Antibacterial activity of Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. and Myristica fragrans Houtt. against Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori, a gram-negative bacterium, is recognized as the primary etiological agent for the development of gastritis, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer as well as gastric and colon cancer. In developing countries the incidence of H. pylori infection ranges from 50-100%. Two Thai plants, namely Boes...

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Main Authors: Gail Mahady, Warocha Mahachai, Siriyaporn Juthapruth, Sutatip Bhamarapravati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2006-03-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://www.sjst.psu.ac.th/journal/28_suppl1_pdf/20_Antibacterial_activity.pdf