Abstract The in vitro activity of Cinnamomum cassia , Melaleuca alternifolia and Cymbopogon citratus essential oils antimycotics clotrimazole, fluconazole, ketokonazole against T. mentagrophytes was evaluated by the disc-diffusion method. were tested at 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 % concentration. It found that commonly called lemongrass, cinnamon show stable results independent concentration used, ...

The efficacy of formulations containing tea tree oil (TTO) has been assessed in vitro in previous studies. Products that passed the European suspension test guidelines were investigated further in this study, in vivo with volunteers using the European handwashing method (EN 1499) and ex vivo using freshly excised human skin samples. The activity of 5% TTO in 0.001% Tween 80, in a hygienic skin ...

In this study, Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel (tea tree) oil C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck (orange) was procured, their chemical compositions were characterized by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry, co-injection using authentic samples. The oils rich in monoterpene hydrocarbons making up 84.5% of 48.9% M. oils. High amounts oxygenated monoterpenoids also identified (...

This study evaluated the bioactive effects of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil on behavior and mortality Ascia monuste orseis caterpillars. The experiment was conducted at laboratory under controlled conditions using a completely randomized design with six treatments, represented by A. caterpillars fed collard leaves treated 0 (control), 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 mg mL−1 oil. Each treatment cons...