Antimicrobial activities of pomegranate rind extracts: enhancement by addition of metal salts and vitamin C.

Background: Punica granatum L. or pomegranates, have been reported to have antimicrobial activity against a range of Gram positive and negative bacteria. Pomegranate formulations containing ferrous salts have enhanced although short-term, antibacteriophage activities which are rapidly diminished owing to instability of the ferrous combination.