Anti-Candida activity of essential oils.
Anti-Candida activity of essential oils has been widely studied and as a consequence they are being investigated as possible alternatives or complementary therapeutic agents for candidosis. We reviewed the most studied essential oils concerning chemical composition and in vitro/in vivo studies under the perspective of their possible clinical use.
Palmeira-de-Oliveira
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Health Sciences Research Center, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
Salgueiro
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Palmeira-de-Oliveira
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Martinez-de-Oliveira
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Pina-Vaz
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Queiroz
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Rodrigues
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D002175:Candida / Q000187:drug effects*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009822:Oils, Volatile