Table 2.
Results of antiyeast activity of 14 essential oils using the solid medium diffusion assay.
Essential Oil | Mean Diameter (mm) |
---|---|
Bitter orange | 15 |
Clove | 17 |
Eucalyptus | 15 |
Fennel | 5 |
Lavender | 7 |
Oregano | 35 |
Palmarosa | 15 |
Pepper | 4 |
Star anise | N.D. |
Tea tree | 8 |
Turmeric | N.D. |
Chinese yin yang | 9 |
Japanese yin yang | 13 |
Ylang ylang | N.D. |
N.D. = inhibition zone diameter not detected.