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Antibacterial and Antimycotic Activity of Epilobium L. Extracts: A Review

Dreger, M., Adamczak, A. and Foksowicz-Flaczyk, J. · Pharmaceuticals · 2023

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of 23 studies on the antibacterial and antifungal properties of Epilobium (willowherb, incl. E. angustifolium) extracts found activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, varying with species, plant organ and extraction solvent, supporting the antimicrobial use of the genus.

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How to cite

Dreger, M., Adamczak, A. and Foksowicz-Flaczyk, J (2023) 'Antibacterial and Antimycotic Activity of Epilobium L. Extracts: A Review', Pharmaceuticals, 16(10), pp. 1419. doi:10.3390/ph16101419

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