The thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was used to study the potential
interactions between several active compounds from plant essential oils (carvacrol, eugenol …

While the inhalation of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil (EO) is commonly approved for the
treatment of mild respiratory infections, there is still a lack of data regarding the antimicrobial …

With aim to develop effective proof-of-concept approach which can be used in a
development of new preparations for the inhalation therapy, we designed a new screening …

Abstract Background The management of Candida infections faces many problems, such as
a limited number of antifungal drugs, toxicity, resistance of Candida to commonly antifungal …

Foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms are a source of concern for public
health and the food industry. Considering the problem of antimicrobial resistance in …

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia has both the pathogenic potential and the ability to cause
food spoilage, and is characterized by multi-resistance to many antibiotics. Essential oils …

In the present research, the antibacterial power of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil in
environmental contexts was investigated. This plant extract, known in literature for its …

Multi-resistant microorganisms continue to challenge medicine and fuel the search for new
antimicrobials. Here we show that essential oils and their components are a promising class …

Legionella pneumophila (Lp), responsible for a severe pneumonia called Legionnaires'
disease, represents an important health burden in Europe. Prevention and control of Lp …

Interest in plant-based diets has been on the rise in recent years owing to the potential
health benefits of their individual components and the notion that plant-based diets might …