Abstract
Although many plants have been investigated for their antifungal activity against candidiasis, more treatment options remain needed. This study evaluated the antifungal activity of 19 essential oils against <i>Candida albicans</i>. Nineteen essential oils, at concentrations of 1% and 0.5%, were added to cultures of <i>C. albicans</i> and incubated at 37°C for 18 h. The optical density was measured at 600 nm. The antifungal activity of the essential oils against <i>C. albicans</i> was dependent on concentration and the extraction site. At 0.5%, essential oils from thyme, palmarosa, and lemongrass displayed higher antifungal activities than fluconazole, suggesting that they are effective against <i>C. albicans</i>. The essential oils of eucalyptus, rosewood, and lavender showed the highest activity at 1% concentration and may be used as antibiotics individually. In addition, the essential oils extracted from leaves, such as thyme, were found to have higher antifungal activity than those from other sites.
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