Phytotherapy Research · 2000 · 40 citations · 2 references
Life SciencesBotanyPlant SciencesFood ChemistryPlant-microbe InteractionsAntibacterial AgentsAntibacterial PharmacologyAntibacterial ResistanceMedicinal Plant KnowledgeMedicinal PlantsAntimicrobial MetabolitesAntimicrobial Natural ProductsBotanical BioassaysHost Defense MetabolitesMedicinal HerbsMedicinal Plant ResourcesPlant Defensive TerpenoidsPlant-derived Natural Products
The antimicrobial activity of extracts of Geum rivale (Rosaceae) and that of some isolated constituents, on bacteria and fungi, was evaluated. The activity was concentrated in the triterpenes fraction and, for gram+ and gram- bacteria, also in the flavonoids fraction.
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