Isolation and Characterization of Antimicrobial Phenolic Compounds from Garcinia kola in Nigeria

Key Points

• Antimicrobial phenolic compounds were isolated and characterized from Garcinia kola, revealing significant bioactivity.
• The characterization outlined various chemical properties, with notable effects against specific pathogens.
• Isolation techniques were employed to extract the antimicrobial compounds specific from Garcinia kola sources in Nigeria.
• Identification of these compounds may enable new avenues for natural health product development and disease prevention.