Candida auris is a recently found Candida species, mainly associated with nosocomial outbreaks in intensive care hospital settings, and unlike other Candida species, it can be transmitted through person-to-person or by contact with surfaces. C. auris is described as resistant to first-line antifungals and, consequently, associated with high mortality. Nowadays, essential oils (EOs) are known to be effective against fungal and bacterial […]
Candida auris is an emergent yeast pathogen responsible for many invasive fungal infections due to its multidrug-resistant character and its huge transmission ability. Essential oils (EOs) obtained from several aromatic plants have been regarded as an alternative treatment upon to fungal infections. For example, Thymus spp. are known by their antifungal effect due to the presence of some volatile compounds in their EOs, such as carvacrol, thymol, linalool and […]
A Aromaterapia Biológica é uma mais-valia no cuidado durante a gravidez e no momento do parto, contudo as utilizações devem ser recomendadas e personalizadas por um aromaterapeuta especializado, pois esta deve ser utilizada com cuidado e sabedoria. Existem estudos científicos e estudos piloto que referem que a aromaterapia no seu mais correto uso de óleos […]
Essential oils are the pure “essence” of a plant, composed by a complex mixture of chemical compounds that have been studied over the years. The oils have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Piper nigrum is considered to be pungent and hot. Although […]
Objective: Essential oils are complex mixtures of chemical compounds, extracted from a wide range of plants. The volatile fraction of essential oils is responsible for their characteristic aroma and presents diverse biological properties that have been studied over the years. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Piper nigrum is considered to be pungent and hot. Although its […]
