09/09/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this review, researchers at SNDT Women’s University in India discussed the potential of various essential oils as antifungal agents against known pathogens. The article was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research.
The researchers noted that essential oils derived from plants belonging to the genera Melaleuca (tea tree), Cymbopogon (lemongrass), Cinnamomum (cinnamon) and Thymus (thyme) have remarkable antifungal activity against these pathogenic fungi.
Journal Reference:
Natu KN, Tatke PA. ESSENTIAL OILS – PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR ANTIFUNGAL TREATMENT? Journal of Essential Oil Research. 08 May 2019;31(5):347–360. DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2019.1604437
Tagged Under: alternative medicine, Antifungal, antifungal agents, cinnamon, essential oils, fungal infections, Herbs, lemongrass, natural cures, natural medicine, remedies, research, Tea Tree, thyme
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