Candida albicans is a common cause of vulvovaginal yeast infections in women.
The following essential oils have been demonstrated to inhibit (not necessarily kill) C. albicans:
- Anethum graveolens (dill)
- Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon)
- Artemisia sieberi (desert wormwood)
- Citrus aurantifolia (Tahitian lime)
- Communis hominis
- Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian blue gum)
- Foeniculum vulgare (fennel)
- Lavandula stoechas (French lavender)
- Mentha spicata (spearmint)
- Pelargonium roseum (bourbon geranium)
- Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary)
- Satureja hortensis (summer savoury)
- Zataria multiflora (Shirazi thyme)
