| abstract |
There is described a method of sterilizing surfaces using flavonoids, for example mixtures containinginter alianaringin and neohesperidin, by misting. The method of sterilising surfaces by misting employs a compound of formula (I):wherein R1is hydroxyl or methoxyl, R2is hydrogen, hydroxyl or methoxyl and X is hydrogen or a saccharide. The exemplified mixture includes HPLC-45% which comprises neoeriocitrin, isoaringin, naringin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, neodiosmin, naringenin, poncirin and rhiofolin. Also claimed is a method of sterilising external surfaces of animals or plants, cloths, medical establishments and ambulances. |