Pericarp of mangosteen controls clinical microbes

In the present study anti microbial activity of Garcinia mangostana was examined by determining the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) using macro dilution broth technique. The pericarp extract powder of Garcinia mangostana at different concentrations were tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus albus, Micrococcus lutus. Garcinia mangostana Linn is used as a phytomedicine for the treatment of trauma, diahorrea and skin infections.