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Planta Med 1971; 20(3): 8-13
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1099658
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THE CONSTITUENTS IN THE ROOTS OF PLUMBAGO AURICULATA LAM. AND PLUMBAGO ZEYLANICA L. RESPONSIBLE FOR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY

L. M. van der Vijver, A. P. Lötter
  • Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, Section of Pharmacognosy, Potchefstroom, Transvaal, South Africa
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15 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

From the roots of Plumbago auriculata Lam. and P. zeylanica L., a substance with antibacterial activity was isolated, which was found to be identical with plumbagin. The presence of hydroplumbagin glucoside in the roots could not be demonstrated.

Zusammenfassung

Aus den Wurzeln von Plumbago auriculata und P. zeylanica wurde eine antibakteriell wirksame Substanz isoliert, die mit Plumbagin identisch ist.

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