Antimicrobial effect of Malaysian green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) on the skin microbiota

Aims: Camellia sinensis (green tea) is known for its therapeutic properties (anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and antiageing). The aim of this study was to determine the in vitro inhibitory activity of green tea extract on some odorous skin commensal bacteria. Methodology and results: Tea leaves we...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Husna Zayadi
Other Authors: Hassanain Al-Talib
Format: Journal
Published: Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2016
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Online Access:http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=103930