Antibacterial activity of broccoli compounds

 
The woody stalk (base of the plant) and also the flowering portion of the plant (broccoli) contains antibacterial compounds.
Broccoli showed potent antibacterial activity and we isolated the active compounds. Instrumental analysis identified the compounds as isothiocyanate's. Some homologues of isothiocyanate's were also active against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Chlamydia.
 
The antimicrobial potential of seven compounds isolated from broccoli was tested against the growth of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Aspergillus flavus, Bacillus cereus. The well known, syringic acid (0.5 mg/ml) completely inhibited the growth of Bacillus cereus. p-hydroxy benzoic and p-coumaric acid (0.3 mg/ml) completely inhibited the growth E.coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
 
We isolated seven active compounds from broccoli extract, which were shows potent antibacterial activity. One of this active compound is 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate. Some homologues of 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate were also active against staphylococcus aureus and Eschericha coli. Three homologues of 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate were also active against the above mentioned bacteria.
Bioactive organosulfur phytochemicals, which are derived in plant tissue by amino acid biosynthesis, show anti-bph (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) effects and appear to possess anticarcinogenic properties.

About 100 different kinds of thioglucosides are known to exist in the plant kingdom, but only 4 are present in broccoli, which has shown inhibitory effects in studies of human breast and ovarian cancers. We isolated 3 active compounds from boiled broccoli broth, which are show also anti-bph effects.
Broccoli is rich in indols which has been identified as the most active chemicals stimulating and regulating testosteron and estrogen metabolism in women and men. Deficiency of testosteron causes the prostate to be unable to produce its secretions. The prostate gradually begins to enlarge because of the testosterone deficiency. About 6 different kinds of indols are known to exist in the broccoli. We isolated two active indol substances which has shown regulatory and anti-deficient effects of testosteron hormon in prostate glands. Increased PSA (Prostate Spesific Antigen) production was also specifically inhibited by means of two active indol substances.

Broccoli treatment considered to be very valuable for treating genito-urinary problems. Studies have shown that broccoli treatment relieve the stress and the stenosis of genito-urinary systems, while helping to treat infection and to increase the blood circulation. The prostate begins to gradually produce its regular secrection. As consequence we expect the regulation of sexuell dysfunctions, the regulation of libido, elevation of ejaculate volume to normal level.
Broccoli treatment helps tone the bladder, thereby helping to relieve straining pains. Purported immune system enhancer and boots physical energy.