Antifungal Activity of the Essential oil from Eucalyptus and Eucapytol against Candida albicans / 대한의진균학회지
Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
;
: 127-132, 2009.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Candida albicans is a member of the normal flora of the skin, mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract. Vaginal candidiasis remains a significant problem in womenOBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to develop the antifungal agent from the medicinal herbs traditionally used in Korea.Method:
In this study, the essential oil of eucalyptus, cedar wood, clary sage, orange sweet and eucapytol were examined for antifungal activities against C. albicans.RESULTS:
1. Eucalyptus essential oil and eucapytol showed antifungal activity against C. albicans. 2. Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Eucapytol against eight strains and standard strains was 12.5 microliter/ml and 6.25 microliter/ml against two strains. 3. MIC of eucapytol was 25 microliter/ml against eight strains and 50 microliter/ml against two.CONCLUSION:
Eucalyptus essential oil and eucalytol could be a candidate for a new antifungal agent for candidiasis and other fungal diseases.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Plants, Medicinal
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Skin
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Wood
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Candida
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Candida albicans
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Candidiasis
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Citrus sinensis
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Eucalyptus
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Mucous Membrane
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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