In vitro determination of the antimicrobial potential of homemade preparations based on medicinal plants used to treat infectious diseases

• Main Authors: GISELE MEDEIROS BASTOS (Author), NáDIA ACCIOLY PINTO NOGUEIRA (Author), CáSSIA LEMOS SOARES (Author), MANUELLA RIOS MARTINS (Author), LARISSA QUEIROZ ROCHA (Author), ANDRéA BESSA TEXEIRA (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP), 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The majority of the population in developing countries uses plants or plant preparations in their basic health care. Many plant species used nowadays in folk medicine have been proved to have antimicrobial properties. However, several factors, such as incorrect preparation of the plants, can interfe...