The inhibition of Candida species by selected essential oils and their synergism with amphotericin B.

نویسندگان

  • Antonio Rosato
  • Cesare Vitali
  • Daniela Gallo
  • Luca Balenzano
  • Rosanna Mallamaci
چکیده

In this work we highlight a possible synergistic anti-Candida effect between Melaleuca alternifolia, Origanum vulgare and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils and the antifungal compound Amphotericin B. The antifungal activity was assessed using the agar dilution method in eleven Candida strains. The results obtained indicate the occurrence of a synergistic interaction between the essential oils under study and Amphotericin B. P. graveolens essential oil appeared to be the most effective, inhibiting all the Candida species evaluated by this study.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

دوره 15 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008