Anti-acne inducing bacteria activity and -mangostin content of Garcinia mangostana fruit rind extracts from different provenience

The fruit rind of Garcinia mangostana Linn. has been traditionally used for treatment of skin infection, wounds, dysentery, and diarrhea. -Mangostin, a major constituent of the fruit rind, was reported to possess a strong inhibitory effect against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermi...

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Main Authors: Werayut Pothitirat, Mullika Traidej Chomnawang, Wandee Gritsanapan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2009-01-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://www.rdoapp.psu.ac.th/sjst/ejournal/journal/31-1/0125-3395-31-1-41-47.pdf