Phytother Res. 2002 Dec; 16(8): 762-4.

Antibacterial effect of Melia azedarach flowers on rabbits.

Saleem R, Ahmed SI, Shamim SM, Faizi S, Siddiqui BS.

Dr. MHI Institute of Pharmacology and Herbal Sciences, Hamdard University, Karachi-74600, Pakistan. rs127pk@yahoo.com

A methanol extract of Melia azedarach flowers showed potent antibacterial action in rabbits suffering from a skin infection produced by Stapyhlococcus aureus. The healing effects were found comparable to neomycin.Copyright 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.