Antifungal activity of Zataria multiflora , Pelargonium graveolens and Cuminum cyminum essential oils towards three species of Malassezia isolated from patients with pityriasis versicolor

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.R. Naeini ◽  
M. Nazeri ◽  
H. Shokri
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Zataria Multiflora ◽  
Cuminum Cyminum ◽  
Pelargonium Graveolens

scholarly journals Essential Oils from Indigenous Iranian Plants: A Natural Weapon vs. Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Pajohi Alamoti ◽  
Behnaz Bazargani-Gilani ◽  
Razzagh Mahmoudi ◽  
Anna Reale ◽  
Babak Pakbin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Zataria Multiflora ◽  
Cuminum Cyminum ◽  
Plant Essential Oils ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Mentha Longifolia

Aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial properties of herbal plant essential oils (EOs) from selected Iranian plant species such as Ferulago angulata, Zataria multiflora, Cuminum cyminum, and Mentha longifolia against antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains. For this purpose, the Escherichia coli strains, isolated from raw cow’s milk and local dairy products (yogurt, cream, whey, cheese, and confectionery products) collected from different areas of Hamedan province, Iran, were investigated for their resistance to antibiotics (i.e., streptomycin, tetracycline, gentamicin, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, and cefixime). Thus, the E. coli strains were tested for their susceptibility to the above-mentioned essential oils. Regarding antibiotics, the E. coli strains were highly sensitive to ciprofloxacin. In relation to essential oils, the most effective antibacterial activity was observed with Zataria multiflora; also, the bacteria were semi-sensitive to Cuminum cyminum and Mentha longifolia essential oils. All strains were resistant to Ferulago angulata essential oil. According to the results, the essential oil of Zataria multiflora can be considered as a practical and alternative antibacterial strategy to inhibit the growth of multidrug-resistant E. coli of dairy origin.

scholarly journals Synergistic Activity of New Diclofenac and Essential Oils Combinations against Different Candida spp.

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 688
Author(s):  
Antonio Rosato ◽  
Elisabetta Altini ◽  
Sabina Sblano ◽  
Lara Salvagno ◽  
Filippo Maggi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Synergistic Activity ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Pelargonium Graveolens ◽  
Mentha X Piperita ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Antimicrobial And Antifungal Activity

According to recent studies, Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) have shown a good antimicrobial and antifungal activity. Their association with essential oils (EOs) could be useful for the treatment of infections caused by Candida spp. The aim of this studyis to evaluate the synergistic antifungal activity of new combinations between Diclofenac Sodium Salt (DSS), a widely used NSAID, with EOs of Mentha x piperita, Pelargonium graveolens and Melaleuca alternifolia. The in-vitroantifungal activity was determined on different Candida strains. The determination of the chemical composition of EOs was carried out by gaschromatography-massspectrometry (GC-MS). Susceptibility testing of planktonic cells was performed by using the broth microdilution assay and checkerboard methods. Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC) of DSS was in a range from 1.02 to 2.05 mg/mL reaching a MIC value of 0.05 mg/mL when combined with Pelargonium graveolens (FICI= 0.23–0.35) or Menthapiperita (FICI= 0.22–0.30) EOs. These preliminary results show thatthe combination of the EOs with DSS improves the antifungal activity on all the tested Candida strains.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Cinnamon, Clove, Thymes, Zataria Multiflora, Cumin and Caraway Essential Oils against Ochratoxigenic Aspergillus ochraceus

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Abdi Moghadam ◽  
Hedayat Hosseini ◽  
Zahra Hadian ◽  
Bita Asgari ◽  
Leila Mirmoghtadaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Food Contamination ◽  
Aspergillus Ochraceus ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Zataria Multiflora ◽  
Effective Role

Introduction: Mycotoxin producing fungi are major contributors to food contamination and many epidemics in humans and animals. The adverse effects of the use of chemical preservatives have led to a special focus on the use of natural compounds, especially plant derivatives. The aim of this study was to investigate the antifungal properties of herbal essential oils of Cinnamon, Clove, Thymes, and Zataria multiflora, Cumin, and Caraway on the growth of Aspergillus ochraceus. Materials and Methods: Briefly, the presence of mycotoxin producing gene was investigated using PCR. Furthermore, production of mycotoxin in a medium with high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (FLD) was evaluated. Ingredients of essential oils were determined using GC/MS. The amount of antifungal activity of essential oils was assessed by disc diffusion and well diffusion method. Additionally, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by macrodilution method. Results: Gene presence and mycotoxin production were confirmed by PCR and HPLC-FL. Among all studied essential oils, Cinnamon with MIC and MFC of 0.078 μl / ml exhibited the greatest effect on A. ochraceus growth as compared to other essential oils. Conclusion: This study indicated that essential oils have an effective role on controlling A. ochraceus growth and have shown promising to be a good bioactive natural preservative in food industry.

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