In vitro activity of hybrid lavender essential oils against multidrug resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Author(s) -
Matthew Gavino Donadu,
Donatella Usai,
Antonio Pinna,
Tiziana Porcu,
Vittorio Mazzarello,
Maura Fiamma,
Mauro Marchetti,
Sara Cannas,
Giovanni Delogu,
Stefania Zanetti,
Paola Molicotti
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the journal of infection in developing countries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.322
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 2036-6590
pISSN - 1972-2680
DOI - 10.3855/jidc.9920
Subject(s) - lavender , antimicrobial , essential oil , traditional medicine , multiple drug resistance , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , matricaria chamomilla , antiseptic , antibiotics , lavender oil , evergreen , chemistry , medicine , botany , organic chemistry
Lavender is an evergreen shrub native to Northern Africa and other mountainous Mediterranean regions. It grows throughout Southern Europe, the United States, and Australia. Lavender essential oil has been used since ancient times and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
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