Table 1.
Minimum inhibitory concentration 80 of commercial essential oils and biocides against C. albicans NYCY 1363 and C. albicans 135BM2/94 in the planktonic form.
| Antimicrobial | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration 80 [% (v/v)] [(g/L)] | |
|---|---|---|
| C. albicans NYCY 1363 | C. albicans 135BM2/94 | |
| Basil | 0.1 (0.9) | 0.1 (0.9) |
| Bergamot | 0.3 (2.6) | 0.3 (2.6) |
| Cinnamon | 0.1 (1.0) | 0.1 (1.0) |
| Citronella | 0.1 (0.9) | 0.1 (0.9) |
| Geranium | 0.07 (0.6) | 0.06 (0.5) |
| Lavender | 0.2 (1.8) | 0.1 (0.9) |
| Melissa | 0.06 (0.5) | 0.06 (0.5) |
| Myrtle | 0.4 (3.5) | 0.3 (2.7) |
| Peppermint | 0.1 (0.9) | 0.1 (0.9) |
| Sage | 0.4 (3.7) | 0.3 (2.7) |
| Spearmint | 0.2 (1.6) | 0.1 (1.1) |
| Tea tree oil | 0.2 (1.8) | 0.2 (1.8) |
| E-cinnamaldehyde | 0.03 (0.3) | 0.01 (0.1) |
| Linalool | 0.1 (0.9) | 0.1 (0.9) |
| CHX | 2 × 10−3 (2.1 × 10−2) | 5 × 10−3 (5.3 × 10−2) |
| Triclosan | 5.66 × 10−4 (8.4 × 10−3) | 5.89 × 10−4 (8.8 × 10−3) |
Minimal inhibitory concentration 80 (MIC80) defined as the lowest concentration of the antimicrobial agent that led to 80% reduction in absorbance compared to controls without agent. MIC values are in % (v/v) and in brackets are the equivalent MIC values in (g/L).