Fitoterapia. 2002 Aug; 73(5): 439-41.

Antibacterial activity of the essential oil from Aristolochia indica.

Shafi PM, Rosamma MK, Jamil K, Reddy PS.

Department of Chemistry, Calicut University, 673 635, Kerala, India. shafimuham@rediffmail.com

The essential oil of Aristolochia indica, containing beta-caryophyllene and alpha-humulene as major constituents, was found to show a moderate antibacterial activity.