Antibacterial activity of fresh flower heads of Chrysantemum coronarium

Fitoterapia. 2003 Sep;74(6):606-8. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00151-5.

Abstract

The antibacterial activity of the methylene chloride and methanol extracts of Chrysantemum coronarium fresh flower heads was investigated. The methylene chloride extract showed discrete antimicrobial activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chrysanthemum*
  • Flowers
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Plant Extracts