Pharmacological activity of 2,3,8-tri-O-methyl ellagic acid isolated from the stem bark of Irvingia gabonensis

Abstract

2,3,8-Tri-O-methyl ellagic acid was isolated from the stem bark of Irvingia gabonensis. The acid showed significant antimicrobial activity on some pathogens.   Key words: Ellagic acid, Irvingia gabonensis, clinical isolates, in vitro studies, pharmacological activity.