review on recent research results (2008–2010) on essential oils as antimicrobials and antifungals. A review

• Published in: Flavour and fragrance journal Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 13 - 39
• Main Authors: Lang, Gudrun, Buchbauer, Gerhard
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 2012; Wiley
• Subjects: anti-infective properties; antibacterial activity; antibiotics; antifungal activity; antifungal agents; antimicrobial activity; Applied sciences; Biological and medical sciences; Chemical industry and chemicals; drugs; essential oils; Essential oils, perfumes; Exact sciences and technology; food industry; food preservatives; General pharmacology; in vitro tests to assess antimicrobial activity; Medical sciences; microorganisms; pathogens; Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food; Pharmacology. Drug treatments; therapeutics; Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes; yeasts; antibacterial activity; Pharmacognosy; in vitro tests to assess antimicrobial activity; yeasts; Review; antimicrobial activity; In vitro; antifungal activity; Biological activity; Antimicrobial agent; Antifungal agent; Essential oil; Antibacterial agent; essential oils

The antimicrobial activity of essential oils is discussed in this review taking in account studies which were published in the period of time from 2008 until September 2010. Furthermore, the most important methods to examine the antimicrobial efficiency of essential oils are presented. The studies a...