04/15/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this study, researchers from Brazil identified the chemical components of the essential oil obtained from the stems of Croton tricolor and studied their anti-fungal activity against several Candida species. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research.
Based on their findings, the researchers concluded that the essential oil from the stem of C. tricolor is a promising natural product that can be used to treat candidiasis.
Journal Reference:
Miranda FM, Junior BBDN, Aguiar RM, Pereira RS, Teixeira ADO, Oliveira DMD, Lima EDO, Oigman SS, Rezende CMD, Froldi G. PROMISING ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF CROTON TRICOLOR STEM ESSENTIAL OIL AGAINST CANDIDA YEASTS. Journal of Essential Oil Research. 02 November 2018;31(3):223–227. DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2018.1539416
Tagged Under: alternative medicine, Antifungal, candida, Candidiasis, Croton tricolor, essential oil, fungal infection, natural cures, natural medicine, Naturopathy, phytonutrients, remedies, research, superbugs
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