Table 3 Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the selected essential oils against the tested microorganisms
Test organisms and corresponding MIC (μl/ml) | Thymus schimperi | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Citrus limon | Eucalyptus camaldulensis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tricophyton spp.(nail isolate) | 0.31 | 0.31 | 2.5 | 5 |
Tricophyton spp.(scalp isolate) | 0.08 | 0.16 | 2.5 | 2. 5 |
Microsporum spp. | 0.08 | 0.16 | 1.25 | 5 |
Candida albicans | 0.16 | 0.08 | 2.5 | 5 |
Aspegilus niger | 0.16 | 0.08 | 2.5 | 2. 5 |
Rhodotorula | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.25 | 5 |