Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of Trapa bispinosa

Fitoterapia. 2000 Dec;71(6):704-6. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(00)00226-4.

Abstract

The extracts of Trapa bispinosa showed interesting antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative test organisms and significant cytotoxic activity.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / toxicity
  • Artemia / drug effects*
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / toxicity
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Plant Extracts