Title of article
In vitro antifungal effect of cinnamon extract on candida species
Author/Authors
Mehdipour, Masoumeh Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Hakemi Vala, Mojdeh Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Sadrzadeh-Afshar, Maryam-Sadat Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Gholizadeh, Narges Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Pages
5
From page
49
To page
53
Abstract
Introduction: Cinnamon zeylanicum is used for various medical purposes. The aim of this study was to compare the antifungal efficacy of cinnamon and amphotericin B against Candida species in vitro.
Material & Methods: Candida albicans (C. albicans) and Candida krusei (C. Krusei) were obtained from the Iranian Industrial and Scientific Research Center. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of cinnamon extract was determined and compared with that of amphotericin B.
Results: The results of this study showed that Amphotericin B, ethanolic and aqueous extract of cinnamon inhibited the growth of C. albicans and C. Krusei with different MICs.
Conclusion: Ethanolic extract of cinnamon has inhibitory effects on Candida species comparable to that of amphotericin B. So, it can be used as a herbal alternative.
Keywords
Amphotericin B , Candida albicans , Cinnamon
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2479659
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