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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.
