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The antimicrobial effect behind Cannabis sativa
Author(s) -
Schofs Laureano,
Sparo Mónica D.,
Sánchez Bruni Sergio F.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pharmacology research and perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.975
H-Index - 27
ISSN - 2052-1707
DOI - 10.1002/prp2.761
Subject(s) - antimicrobial , cannabis sativa , pathogenic bacteria , traditional medicine , terpene , biology , medicine , bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , botany , biochemistry , genetics
The development of multidrug‐resistant bacteria has revealed the need for new antimicrobial compounds. Cannabis sativa preparations have a long history of medical applications, including the treatment of infectious diseases. This review collects the information about the activity of C . sativa extracts and its main components (cannabinoids and terpenes) against pathogenic bacteria and fungus, to assess its potential using as antimicrobial agents.

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