Coconut (cocos nucifera) husk fiber has antimicrobial and antiviral activity. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Antimicrobial and antiviral activities of polyphenolics from Cocos nucifera Linn. (Palmae) husk fiber extract.

Abstract Source:

Res Microbiol. 2002 Dec;153(10):647-52. PMID: 12558183

Abstract Author(s):

Daniele Esquenazi, Marcia D Wigg, Mônica M F S Miranda, Hugo M Rodrigues, João B F Tostes, Sonia Rozental, Antonio J R da Silva, Celuta S Alviano

Abstract:

The decoction of Cocos nucifera L. husk fiber has been used in northeastern Brazil traditional medicine for treatment of diarrhea and arthritis. Water extract obtained from coconut husk fiber and fractions from adsorption chromatography revealed antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. The crude extract and one of the fractions rich in catechin also showed inhibitory activity against acyclovir-resistant herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1-ACVr). All fractions were inactive against the fungi Candida albicans, Fonsecaea pedrosoi and Cryptococcus neoformans. Catechin and epicatechin together with condensed tannins (B-type procyanidins) were demonstrated to be the components of the water extract.

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2002
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Coconut : CK(780) : AC(175), Coconut Husk/Fiber : CK(22) : AC(13)
Diseases : Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 : CK(245) : AC(140), HSV-1 : CK(54) : AC(45), Staphylococcus aureus infection : CK(774) : AC(574)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Infective Agents : CK(92) : AC(47), Antiviral Agents : CK(3092) : AC(1699)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Staphylococcus aureus infection
HSV-1
Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1

Pharmacological Actions

Anti-Infective Agents
Antiviral Agents

Substance

Coconut
Coconut Husk/Fiber

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