phytoncide การใช้
- It contains substances possessing antimicrobial activity ( phytoncide ) and has been used as a cosmetic face-wash-cleaning, refreshing and renewing the skin.
- "' Sophoraflavanone G "'is a volatile phytoncide, released into the atmosphere, soil and ground water, by members of the Sophora genus.
- One volatile phytoncide, sophoraflavanone G, is of particular interest, due to its use in treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococci bacteria.
- Sophoraflavanone G, due to its use as a phytoncide, has been found to impact the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and enhance the effect of currently used antibiotics.
- Phytoncide compound composition's vary depending on whether the compound is considered a glycoside, terpenoid, or other secondary metabolites ( not found in the major classes of natural compounds ).
- There are two categories of phytoncides : 1 ) Nonexcretory phytoncides ( found in the protoplasma of cells ) and 2 ) Volatile phytoncides ( released into the atmosphere, soil and water ) Examples of plants releasing each type of phytoncide are : ( nonexcretory ) onion, garlic, and horseradish, and ( volatile ) pine, oak, eucalyptus, and members of the Sophora genus . " Sophora Flavescens"