Antifungal activities of Medinilla speciosa Blume fruit extracts against Candida albicans and Trichophyton rubrum
Tiana Milanda, Wichelia Nisya Fitri, Melisa Intan Barliana, Anis Yohanna Chairunnisaa, Lilis Sugiarti
Abstract
Some antifungal drugs that are used to treat candidiasis and dermatomycosis can change the life cycle and growth patterns of fungi, leading to resistance. To avoid this, alternative medicines such as medicinal plants are needed. Medinilla speciosa Blume is a plant originating from Mount Muria, Kudus, Central Java, Indonesia, which has been used by the community to treat diarrhea, inflammation, and bacterial infections, but there is no information about its antifungal activity. This study aimed t
Topics & Concepts
Trichophyton rubrumCandida albicansAntifungalMicrobiologyBiologyTrichophytonTraditional medicineMedicineEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityProbiotics and Fermented FoodsHerbal Medicine Research Studies