Antibacterial Action of Curcumin against Staphylococcus aureus: A Brief Review
Curcumin, the major constituent of Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae family) or turmeric, commonly used for cooking in Asian cuisine, is known to possess a broad range of pharmacological properties at relatively nontoxic doses. Curcumin is found to be effective against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aure...
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Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2016
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Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/38327/1/Antibacterial_Action_of_Curcumin_against_Staphylococcus_aureus_A_Brief_Review.pdf |