Spices having antibacterial activity and antibacterial agents made from the same

摘要

PURPOSE:To obtain an antibacterial agent having a wide range of antibacterial activities against methicilline resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and alimentary toxicosis pathogens. CONSTITUTION:It is found that a spice, especially clove, allspice, oregano, cinnamon, marjoram, rosemary, natumeg or sage is effective by the screening on spices and extracts of spices in terms of the antibacterial activity against MRSA. Further, a spice and an extract of a spice has wide range of antibacterial activities against alimentary toxicosis pathogens, especially clove, cinnamon or oregano or its extract has antibacterial activities against alimentary pathogens. Further, an extract of rosemary has antibacterial activity even against spores of a bacterium.