Fungistatic activity of some perfumes against otomycotic pathogens

Abstract

The sporostatic effect of five otomycotic pathogens, i.e. Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, Absidia corymbifera, Penicillium nigricans and Candida albicans to nine different perfumes was determined on the basis of their spore germination. These organisms were isolated from patients suffering from fungal infection of the external auditory canal. Volatile vapours emanating from musk, phulwari, jasmine, nagchampa and bela caused approximately 100% inhibition in spore germination of all the test fungi. Volatiles emanating from chandan, khas and hina showed no inhibition for the test pathogens, displaying their resistant character to these perfumes.

Inhibitory effect of essential oil from Nepeta rtanjensis on fungal spore germination

“…93% of conidia germination inhibition was accomplished with 1500 ppm of nettle oil along with significant decrease of germ tube elongation. Jain and Agraval [10] The antifungal efficacy appears to relate to the chemical composition of essential oil. It is believed that essential oils can interfere with cell metabolism of fungi.…”

Antifungal activity of essential oils and their volatile constituents against respiratory tract pathogens causing Aspergilloma and Aspergillosis by gaseous contact

“…Although there have been numerous reports on the antifungal activity of essential oils applied directly to fungus (Alizadeh et al, 2010;Bansod and Rai, 2008;Tullio et al, 2007;Cavaleiro et al, 2006;Pinto et al, 2006;Pawar and Thaker, 2006), the studies concerning the antifungal activity of volatile vapours of the essential oils are relatively limited. (Jain and Agrawal, 2002) (Singh et al, 1980;Inouye et al, 2001;Annussek, 2001;Nakahara et al, 2003;Lloyd et al, 2005;Soyulu et al, 2006;Schadler and George, 2006). Essential oils and their volatile vapours were investigated for their inhibitory effect on spore germination and mycelial growth of the two concerned fungi i.e.…”

Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity Against Oral Bacteria by the Essential Oil of Artemisia iwayomogi

“…Essential oils of aromatic plant species are used in industries for the production of soaps, perfumes and toiletries (12,14). Essential oils of aromatic plant species have been found to be antibacterial, antifungal, spasmolytic, and antiplasmodial activity and therapeutic effect in cancer treatment (3~6, 15,23).…”