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Name Naho Maruyama
Belonging department Department of Health and Dietetics,Faculty of Health and Medical Science
Occupation name Professor
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Anti-Candida albicans activity of essential oils including Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) oil and its component, ctral

					

					

						

							

								

									
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The anti-candida activity of 12 essential oils, popularly used  in aromatherapy,  were investigated. Mycelial growth of C. albicans was inhibited by some essential oils such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citrates). These results suggested the potential value of lemongrass oil and its major component, citral, for the treatment of oral or vaginal candidiasis.

					

					

						

							

								

									
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Nihon Ishinkin Gakkai Zasshi

					

					

						

							

								

									
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200301