Essential Oils with Anti-Fungal Properties
Essential Oils with Anti-Fungal Properties
Here is a list of essential oils that you can refer to when needing to treat common fungal infections.
Oils with researched anti-fungal activity against Ringworm and Tinea
- Lemon (Citrus limonum)
- Lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus)
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia / Lavendula officinalis)
- Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
- Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- Winter savory (Satureja montana)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Oils with researched anti-fungal activity against Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dandruff
- Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum)
Oils with researched anti-fungal activity against Candida albicans
- Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
- Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
- Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
- Lemongrass (Cymbopogan citratus)
- Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini)
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia / Lavendula officinalis)
- Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
- Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
- Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
- Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
- Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
- Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Sandalwood (Santalum album)
- Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Bibliography:
Bensouilah, J., Buck, P. (2006). Aromadermatology: aromatherapy in the treatment and care of common skin conditions.