antimicrobial activity of northwestern mexican plants against helicobacter pylori. | abstract helicobacter pylori is the major etiologic agent of such gastric disorders as chronic active gastritis and gastric carcinoma. over the past few years, the appearance of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has led to the development of better treatments, such as the use of natural products. this study evaluated the anti-h. pylori activity of 17 mexican plants used mainly in the northwestern part of mexico (sonora) for the empirical treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. the anti-h. pylori ac ... | 2011 | 21663492 |