ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2019
Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents-Myth or Real Alternative?
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222 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Meta-analysis of the antifungal activities of three essential oils as alternative therapies in dermatophytosis infections.Journal of applied microbiology · 2022Pooled it
- A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Evaluation of the Therapeutic Benefits of an Herbal Lip Hydrant.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Rosemary essential oil nanoparticles enhance antimicrobial activity and induce bacterial DNA disruption.International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology · 2026Article
- An Update on Post-Surgical Wound Healing Management and Lower-Cost Alternatives: A Narrative Review for Healthcare Providers.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Effects of a soluble essential oil additive on inflammatory response, epithelial integrity, and performance of broilers subjected to an experimental infectious bronchitis virus challenge.Poultry science · 2026Article
- Cardamom Essential Oil Exerts a Curative Effect Against Kiwifruit Bacterial Canker but Fails to Activate Host Defense Mechanisms.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Chemical Composition, Biological Activities and Application ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Exploitation of Nanoparticle-Essential Oil Combinations to Enhance the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents AgainstPharmaceutics · 2026Article
- Mapping Antimicrobial Synergism in Sorbate-Based Ternary Preservative Systems AgainstFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Antibacterial Activity of Nanoemulsions Prepared with Essential and Seed Oils Against Isolated Bacteria from Rainbow Trout (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Chemical profile, anti-biofilm and antioxidant activities of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf essential oil.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Leveraging the antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil against multidrug-resistant bacteria recovered from avian colibacillosis and bovine mastitis: in vitro and molecular docking insights.Veterinary research communications · 2026Article
- ComparativeVeterinary world · 2026Article
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- Antimicrobial activity and material compatibility of Anatolian essential oil-based oral care formulations.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Impact of extraction method on the chemical composition and antibacterial potential of Salvia fruticosa essential oil.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Article
- Antibiotic Adjuvant Potential of Selected Essential Oil Components Against Respiratory Pathogens: From Planktonic Synergy to Early-Stage Biofilm Inhibition.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Impact of Various Essential Oils or Their Pure Components on the Selected Properties and Microbicidal Potential of Chitosan-Based Coatings.Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids · 2026Article
- Unraveling the Mechanism of Perillyl Alcohol and Its Derivatives as Potent Antifungal Agents against Gray Mold.Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026Article
- Essential Oils Applied to Textile Substrates with Emphasis on Antibacterial Properties: Review Article.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
Herbs and the essential oils derived from them have been used from the beginning of human history for different purposes. Their beneficial properties have been applied to mask unpleasant odors, attract the attention of other people, add flavor and aroma properties to prepared dishes, perfumes, and cosmetics, etc. Herbs and essential oils (EOs) have also been used in medicine because of their biological properties, such as larvicidal action, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant, fungicide, and antitumor activities, and many more. Many EOs exhibit antimicrobial properties, which is extremely important in fields of science and industry, such as medicine, agriculture, or cosmetology. Among the 250 EOs which are commercially available, about a dozen possess high antimicrobial potential. According to available papers and patents, EOs seem to be a potential alternative to synthetic compounds, especially because of the resistance that has been increasingly developed by pathogenic microorganisms. In this review we summarize the latest research studies about the most-active EOs that are known and used because of their antimicrobial properties. Finally, it is noteworthy that the antimicrobial activities of EOs are not preeminent for all strains. Further investigations should, thus, focus on targeting EOs and microorganisms.
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