Table 3.
In vitro anti-T. vaginalis activity of essential oils from the leaves of P. trimera and L. littoralis.
| Time | P. trimera Oil | L. littoralis Oil | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC50 | IC90 | MLC | IC50 | IC90 | MLC | |
| 1 h | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 h | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 24 h | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.5 |
| 48 h | 0.016 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
Data represent mean values for two independent experiments. IC50: The concentration that causes 50% Trichomonas growth inhibition (% v/v). IC90: The concentration that causes ≥ 90% Trichomonas growth inhibition (% v/v). MLC: The concentration that causes the death of 100% Trichomonas (% v/v).