Antifungal Effects of the Extracts and Essential Oils from Foeniculum vulgare and Illicium verum against Candida albicans / 대한의진균학회지
Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
;
: 157-164, 2010.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-156692
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Candida albicans is a member of the normal flora of the skin, mucous membrane and gastrointestinal tract. Vaginal candidiasis remains a significant problem in women in childbearing age, Majority of the cases are caused by C. albicans and recurrence is common in spite of topical treatment.OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study is to develop the antifungal agent from the medicinal herbs traditionally used in Korea.METHOD:
In this study, the extracts and essential oils from Foeniculum vulgare and Illicium verum were examined for antifungal activities against C. albicans.RESULT:
Dichloromethane extracts and essential oils from Foeniculum vulgare and Illicium verum showed antifungal activity against C. albicans. One fraction from Illicium verum with antifungal activity was founf out as 1-methoxy-4-(2-prophenyl) benzene.CONCLUSION:
Dichloromethane extract and 1-methoxy-4-(2-prophenyl) benzene with antifungal activity from Illicium verum could be the 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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Recurrence
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Skin
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Benzene
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Candida
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Candida albicans
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Candidiasis
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Oils, Volatile
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Foeniculum
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Illicium
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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