Synergistic antifungal activity of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) and lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oils against dermatophyte infection

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Cassella
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Lavandula Angustifolia ◽  
Tea Tree ◽  
Dermatophyte Infection

scholarly journals ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OILS (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA) AGAINST PHYTOPATHOGENIC FUNGI.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 1239-1248
Author(s):  
Thanh KhangLE ◽  
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ThiThu HuongNguyen ◽  
ThiThuy TienLE ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Phytopathogenic Fungi ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Tea Tree

scholarly journals In Vitro Efficacy of Essential Oils from Melaleuca Alternifolia and Rosmarinus Officinalis, Manuka Honey-based Gel, and Propolis as Antibacterial Agents Against Canine Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius Strains

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 344
Author(s):  
Gabriele Meroni ◽  
Elena Cardin ◽  
Charlotte Rendina ◽  
Valentina Rafaela Herrera Millar ◽  
Joel Fernando Soares Filipe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Staphylococcus Pseudintermedius ◽  
Tea Tree

Essential oils (EOs) and honeybee products (e.g., honey and propolis) are natural mixtures of different volatile compounds that are frequently used in traditional medicine and for pathogen eradication. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) EO (TTEO), Rosmarinus officinalis EO (ROEO), manuka-based gel, and propolis against 23 strains of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (SP) isolated from canine pyoderma. Antimicrobial resistance screening was assessed using a panel of nine antimicrobial agents coupled with a PCR approach. An aromatogram was done for both EOs, using the disk diffusion method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined for all the compounds. Among the 23 SP strains, 14 (60.9%) were multidrug-resistant (MDR), 11 strains (47.8%) were methicillin-resistant (MRSP), and 9 (39.1%) were non-MDR. The mean diameter of the inhibition zone for Melaleuca and Rosmarinus were 24.5 ± 8.8 mm and 15.2 ± 8.9 mm, respectively, resulting as statistically different (p = 0.0006). MIC values of TTEO and ROEO were similar (7.6 ± 3.2% and 8.9 ± 2.1%, respectively) and no statistical significances were found. Honeybee products showed lower MIC compared to those of EOs, 0.22 ± 0.1% for Manuka and 0.8 ± 0.5% for propolis. These findings reveal a significant antibacterial effect for all the tested products.

scholarly journals Membrane of chitosan with essential oils of Romero and Tree of Tea: Potential as biomaterial

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
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L. Quihu- Cota
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Ultraviolet Light ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Human Erythrocyte ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Host Immune System ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Tea Tree

Chitosan (CH) has hemostatic properties and accelerated healing ability to stimulate the host immune system against viral and bacterial infections. It is also biodegradable, nontoxic, antimicrobial, biocompatible, and capable of forming membranes and to carry and to release bioactive compounds. These properties of CH can be useful to carry some volatile essential oils having bioactive compounds (antioxidants and antimicrobials) with potential application in human health as those as rosemary (RMO) [Rosmarinus officinalis] and tea tree (TTO) [Melaleuca alternifolia]. These essential oils were incorporated into the chitosan by the casting method in this study. The physical properties (solubility, PVA, transparency and blocking ultraviolet light) of these membranes with TTO and RMO (0.25, 0.50 and 1.00% v/v), antioxidant capacity and protection human erythrocyte were evaluated. TTO and RMO reduced solubility (28-58%) and PVA (between 28-58%) of CH membranes. All membranes were yellow, slightly opaque and they were able to block the ultraviolet light. Membranes also showed relatively low antioxidant capacity by the radical ABTS (≈ 6 at 9%), but it was accompanied by an excellent protective effect on the human erythrocyte (> 63%).

Antifungal activity of tea tree oil from Melaleuca alternifolia against Trichophyton equinum: An in vivo assay

Phytomedicine ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1056-1058 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Pisseri ◽  
A. Bertoli ◽  
S. Nardoni ◽  
L. Pinto ◽  
L. Pistelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Tea Tree Oil ◽  
Melaleuca Alternifolia ◽  
Tea Tree ◽  
In Vivo Assay
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