摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain a remedy for skin disease having effectively inhibitory effects on growth of not only pathogenic fungi but also bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, comprising a fermentation product of a mixture of ground root of Rumex Acetosa L. and acetic acid. CONSTITUTION:Root of Rumex Acetosa L., a polygonaceous plant, is sufficiently ground in the presence of 5-15wt.% aqueous solution of acetic acid. The prepared ground substance is placed in a dark place at least for two months, maintained at 20-35 deg.C, fermented, solid substances of admixture is separated and removed by centrifugal separation or filtration to give a remedy for skin disease comprising a transparent liquid. The remedy effects prevents growth of fungi belonging to the genus Trichophyton and Microsporum, fungi causing latent mycotic infection and has extremely high antifungal activity especially against the latter. |