Antimicrobial grapefruit extract

Details Antimicrobial grapefruit extract Antimicrobial grapefruit extract

1992-10-27

1995-06-20

Rollins, John W.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Conjugate or complex

514934, A61K 3578

Patent

active

054259444

ABSTRACT:
A ground mixture (80:20 by weight) of dried grapefruit seeds and grapefruit pulp respectively is subjected to extraction using an equal amount by weight of glycerin. The resulting extract is an effective bactericide, fungicide, and virucide, and is expected to be particularly effective in the treatment of HIV infections.

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