Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes by Effective Components of Traditional Chinese Medicines
- VernacularTitle:22种抗菌消炎中药有效成分对痤疮丙酸杆菌的抑制作用
- Author:
Mingjing XIA
;
Yu CAO
;
Jie YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Propionibacterium acnes;
Microbial sensitivity tests;
Medicine herbs(TCD)
- From:
Chinese Journal of Dermatology
1994;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effects of Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes) by 22 effective components of traditional Chinese medicines. Methods The susceptibility tests of P.acnes to 22 effective components of traditional Chinese medicines were performed. Results P.acnes was highly sensitive to both eugenol and cineole, and moderately sensitive to baicalin, emodin and others. The number of bacteria per oil field decreased obviously under microscopy and bacteriolysis was found after the treatment with those components. Conclusion Eugenol, cineole and other components of traditional Chinese medicines can inhibit P.acnes in vitro.
