Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antibiofilm, and Cytotoxic Activities of Spp. Essential Oils

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Journal Medicines (Basel)

Specialty Pharmacology

Date 2018 Oct 24

PMID 30347861

Citations 31

Authors

Annarita Stringaro

Marisa Colone

Letizia Angiolella

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Abstract

Since ancient times, plants have been used to preserve food, or for their health properties. Essential oils are complex mixtures of volatile compounds that are obtained from botanical material, specifically from aromatic plants. Lamiaceae is one of the most important families in the production of essential oils, as it has both antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The essential oils of (the Lamiaceae family) have been extensively studied for their biological actions. In this review, we report the antioxidant, antifungal, antibiofilm, and cytotoxic properties of spp. essential oils. The first objective is to provide comprehensive information about the use of essential oils in the treatment of fungal infections, or as antioxidants and integrative anticancer therapy. The second is to explore the evidence supporting its effectiveness in treating diseases without causing any serious adverse reactions.

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