Antimicrobial efficacy of aframomum Melegueta extract against propionibacterium acnes

摘要

The use of compositions containing one or more phytochemicals such as gingerols, paradols, and mixtures thereof for aiding in the control, reduction or elimination of Propionibacterium acnes. Aframomum melegueta extracts containing the one or more phytochemicals can be used against P. acnes to effect the growth of the bacterium on a surface.