Antifungal activity of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis fresh aqueous juice

Fitoterapia. 2003 Jul;74(5):453-8. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00108-4.

Abstract

The antifungal activity of fresh, aqueous Brassica oleracea var. botrytis juice against Candida albicans and other pathogenic fungi was investigated. The juice was found to be effective both in inhibiting the growth of blastoconidia and reducing the appearance of C. albicans germ tubes. Furthermore, the juice inhibited the growth of some pathogenic, filamentous fungi.

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Brassica*
  • Candida albicans / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Mitosporic Fungi / drug effects*
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Leaves
  • Plant Preparations / administration & dosage
  • Plant Preparations / pharmacology*
  • Plant Preparations / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Plant Preparations