Enhancing Therapeutic Efficacy of Cinnamon Essential Oil by Nanoemulsification for Intravaginal Treatment of Candida Vaginitis
Yi-Ting Lin,
Wei-Chung Tsai,
Hsueh-Yu Lu
et al.
Abstract:Background: Due to its prevalence, recurrence, and the emergence of drug-resistance, Candida vaginitis significantly impacts the well-being of women. Although cinnamon essential oil (CEO) possesses antifungal activity, its hydrophobic properties limit its clinical application. Purpose: To overcome this challenge, a nanoemulsification technology was employed to prepare cinnamon essential oilnanoemulsion (CEO@NE), and its therapeutic efficacy and action mechanism for Candida vaginitis was investigated in vivo an… Show more
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