Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5167619 | Phytochemistry | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Zingiber nimmonii rhizome oil was characterized by GC-FID and GC-MS. It is a unique natural source of isomeric caryophyllenes, β-caryophyllene (42.2%), α-caryophyllene (27.7%) and isocaryophyllene (trace). The oil showed significant activities against Candida glabrata, C. albicans, Aspergillus niger and Bacillus subtilis.
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Authors
Baby Sabulal, Mathew Dan, Anil John J, Rajani Kurup, Nediyamparambu Sukumaran Pradeep, Renju Krishna Valsamma, Varughese George,