Extensive documentation on the antimicrobial properties of essential oils and their
constituents has been carried out by several workers. Although the mechanism of action of a …

The development of resistance to different antimicrobial agents by bacteria, fungi, viruses,
parasites, etc. is a great challenge to the medical field for the treatment of infections caused …

The aim of this study was to compare the antibacterial effects of several essential oils (EOs)
alone and in combination against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria …

In recent years, with the continuous improvement of people's living standard, the importance
of healthy lifestyles is becoming more and more recognized. Therefore, food safety has …

In organic food industry no chemical additives can be used to prevent microbial spoilage. As
a consequence, the essential oils (EOs) obtained from aromatic herbs and spices are …

Thyme oil nanoemulsions (TONa and TONb), having 219 nm and 163 nm diameters, were
successfully prepared by using sonication technique. Zeta potential (ZP) and polydispersity …

Background Although synthetic preservatives and antioxidants may have high antimicrobial
and antioxidant activity, they are usually associated with adverse effects on human health …

This study aims to evaluate the antifungal activity of Mentha spicata L. and Mentha pulegium
L. from Sardinia and to assess their efficacy on virulence factors for Candida albicans …

Thymus satureioides and Origanum elongatum, endemic, aromatic and sources of honey in
Morocco, are rich in essential oils (EOs). In Southwest, Varroa destructor affects less bee …

Phytochemical research based on ethnopharmacology is gaining interest in industries such
as functional food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Plants and plant …