ArticleInternational journal of occupational and environmental health2017
Antifungal activity of essential oils against fungi isolated from air.
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- Bioactive Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of Lavender Essential Oil: Molecular Mechanisms, Current Evidence, and Future Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Phytochemical-Loaded Biodegradable Nanoemulsions for Eradication of Fungal Biofilms.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Essential Oil-Based Soap with Clove and Oregano: A Promising Antifungal and Antibacterial Alternative against Multidrug-Resistant Microorganisms.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Clinical Evidence on Expansion of Essential Oil-Based Formulation's Pharmacological Activity in Bovine Mastitis Treatment: Antifungal Potential as Added Value.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Filters of automobile air conditioning systems as in-car source of exposure to infections and toxic moulds.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2023Article
- Antimicrobial Properties and Assessment of the Content of Bioactive CompoundsMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Antifungal activity and mechanism of action of natural product derivates as potential environmental disinfectants.Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology · 2023Review
- The Vapor Phase of Selected Essential Oils and Their Antifungal ActivityFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- An Overview of the Potential Therapeutic Applications of Essential Oils.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- The Missing Piece: Recent Approaches Investigating the Antimicrobial Mode of Action of Essential Oils.Evolutionary bioinformatics online · 2021Review
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Abstract
Fungal contamination of indoor air is an issue of increasing public health concern. Essential oils have been demonstrated to have antifungal capabilities, but there are limited studies investigating the efficacy of essential oils against fungi relevant to air quality. This study provides a preliminary screening of the antifungal properties of clove, lavender and eucalyptus essential oils against a range of fungal species isolated from environmental air samples. The ability of the essential oils to inhibit fungal growth was examined using the disk diffusion assay on malt extract agar and was compared with vinegar, bleach and limonene, with phenol as a positive control. Results identified essential oils which demonstrated antifungal potential against species of environmental origin. Clove oil was found to be most efficacious, with eucalyptus and lavender oils showing some antifungal potential albeit less broad spectrum and with less persistence over time in this assay. All essentials oils performed better than traditional cleaning compounds such as vinegar. Clove oil would be a suitable candidate for further research to validate its use in improving indoor air quality. Further research should next take into consideration the practical application method, concentration and long-term persistence of antifungal properties.
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