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March 8, 2026Open Access

In-Vitro Evaluation of Herbal Oils for Antibacterial and Antifungal Applications: A Review

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TATejas Sahebrao Jadhav, Chandrashekar D. Patil, Jubershaha S. Fakir, Kajal Pansare, Sunil K. Mahajan, Chandrakant M. Ahire

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Implication

This review demonstrates the antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of herbal oils against resistant pathogens, suggesting their potential as natural antimicrobial agents.

Key Points

  • The review aims to explore the antibacterial and antifungal properties of herbal oils and their potential as alternatives to conventional treatments.
  • In-vitro evaluation of essential oils for their antimicrobial properties.
  • Assessment of mechanisms of action and efficacy against drug-resistant strains.
  • Discussion on factors influencing efficacy such as concentration and chemical composition.
  • Herbal oils showed significant inhibitory activity against pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
  • Key oils include tea tree, thyme, clove, oregano, and cinnamon, effective against various pathogens.
  • Challenges regarding safety, toxicity, and standardization of herbal oils were highlighted.

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Tejas Sahebrao Jadhav, Chandrashekar D. Patil, Jubershaha S. Fakir, Kajal Pansare, Sunil K. Mahajan, Chandrakant M. Ahire (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69acc56732b0ef16a404f6e1https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18884631
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