Antibacterial activity of xanthorrhizol from Curcuma xanthorrhiza against oral pathogens.
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The antibacterial activity of xanthorrhizol, isolated from the methanol extract of Curcuma xanthorrhiza roots, was evaluated against oral microorganisms in comparison with chlorhexidine.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Fitoterapia
دوره 71 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000