A review of the antibacterial activity of Hypericum perforatum L.
Meta-analysis / review
Abstract
This review summarises the antibacterial activity of Hypericum perforatum (St John's wort), whose constituents hyperforin and flavonoids are active against Gram-positive bacteria, supporting its traditional use for infected wounds.
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How to cite
Saddiqe, Z., Naeem, I. and Maimoona, A (2010) 'A review of the antibacterial activity of Hypericum perforatum L', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 131(3), pp. 511-521. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2010.07.034
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