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Research: SCHNITZLER and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 155
Abstract
SCHNITZLER and COLLEAGUES, Hygiene Institute, Department of Virology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, Heidelberg, Germany. Paul_Schnitzler@med.uni-heidelberg.de analysed susceptibility of drug-resistant clinical herpes simplex virus type 1 strains to essential oils of ginger, thyme, hyssop, and sandalwood.
Background
Methodology
Acyclovir-resistant clinical isolates of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) were analyzed in vitro for their susceptibilities to essential oils of ginger, thyme, hyssop, and sandalwood.
Results
All essential oils exhibited high levels of virucidal activity against acyclovir-sensitive strain KOS and acyclovir-resistant HSV-1 clinical isolates and reduced plaque formation significantly.
Conclusion
References
Schnitzler P, Koch C and Reichling J. Susceptibility of drug-resistant clinical herpes simplex virus type 1 strains to essential oils of ginger, thyme, hyssop, and sandalwood. Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy. 51(5): 1859-62. May 2007.
