Antimicrobial activities of pomegranate rind extracts: enhancement by addition of metal salts and vitamin C

• Main Authors: Kelly Alison F (Author), Fielder Mark D (Author), Gould Simon WJ (Author), McCarrell Erin M (Author), El Sankary Waffa (Author), Naughton Declan P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Punica granatum </it>L. or pomegranates, have been reported to have antimicrobial activity against a range of Gram positive and negative bacteria. Pomegranate formulations containing ferrous salts have enhanced althou...