Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils for Potential Use as Wound Dressing Material Additives

Beyza Karakuş; Nazmiye Özlem Şanlı

Makale detayları

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils for Potential Use as Wound Dressing Material Additives

Yazarlar:

Beyza Karakuş | Nazmiye Özlem Şanlı

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Structural Biology

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.7-18

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344152

pISSN:

2602-4292

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The use of natural products in wound care has a long history, with herbal extracts and aromatic oils offering therapeutic benefits such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study investigated the antimi, crobial efficacy of essential oils tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon incorporated into non,woven, hypoallergenic, and sterile wound dressings. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial activity of tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon oils was evaluated using minimum inhibitory concentration MIC and minimum bactericidalfungicidal concentration MBCMFC tests. After application of the MBC doses determined in our study to the wound dressing and gauze, the samples were evaluated using a stepwise qualitative to quantitative experimental design to assess the static and cidal effects. Results: Tea tree oil showed the highest MICMBC values 1,3 mgmL, while thyme and cinnamon oils showed efficacy at lower concentrations 0.25 mgmL against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. In addition, the essential oils showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans at lower concentrations than bacteria. The impregnated dressings exhibited strong antimicrobial properties with a 99.99 4 log reduction in microbial growth, confirming the potential of essential oils as viable, biocompatible alternatives to traditional chemical agents in wound healing applications. Conclusion: These findings highlight the benefits of natural essential oils in improving wound care while minimising the risk of toxicity and resistance associated with chemical treatments. In conclusion, based on the results of our study, wound dressings with natural essential oils used to reduce the risk of infection and indirectly promote wound healing can reduce healing time and improve patient quality of life in a cost,effective care setting.

 Objective: The use of natural products in wound care has a long history, with herbal extracts and aromatic oils offering therapeutic benefits such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study investigated the antimi, crobial efficacy of essential oils tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon incorporated into non,woven, hypoallergenic, and sterile wound dressings. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial activity of tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon oils was evaluated using minimum inhibitory concentration MIC and minimum bactericidalfungicidal concentration MBCMFC tests. After application of the MBC doses determined in our study to the wound dressing and gauze, the samples were evaluated using a stepwise qualitative to quantitative experimental design to assess the static and cidal effects. Results: Tea tree oil showed the highest MICMBC values 1,3 mgmL, while thyme and cinnamon oils showed efficacy at lower concentrations 0.25 mgmL against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. In addition, the essential oils showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans at lower concentrations than bacteria. The impregnated dressings exhibited strong antimicrobial properties with a 99.99 4 log reduction in microbial growth, confirming the potential of essential oils as viable, biocompatible alternatives to traditional chemical agents in wound healing applications. Conclusion: These findings highlight the benefits of natural essential oils in improving wound care while minimising the risk of toxicity and resistance associated with chemical treatments. In conclusion, based on the results of our study, wound dressings with natural essential oils used to reduce the risk of infection and indirectly promote wound healing can reduce healing time and improve patient quality of life in a cost,effective care setting.

 Objective: The use of natural products in wound care has a long history, with herbal extracts and aromatic oils offering therapeutic benefits such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study investigated the antimi, crobial efficacy of essential oils tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon incorporated into non,woven, hypoallergenic, and sterile wound dressings. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial activity of tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon oils was evaluated using minimum inhibitory concentration MIC and minimum bactericidalfungicidal concentration MBCMFC tests. After application of the MBC doses determined in our study to the wound dressing and gauze, the samples were evaluated using a stepwise qualitative to quantitative experimental design to assess the static and cidal effects. Results: Tea tree oil showed the highest MICMBC values 1,3 mgmL, while thyme and cinnamon oils showed efficacy at lower concentrations 0.25 mgmL against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. In addition, the essential oils showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans at lower concentrations than bacteria. The impregnated dressings exhibited strong antimicrobial properties with a 99.99 4 log reduction in microbial growth, confirming the potential of essential oils as viable, biocompatible alternatives to traditional chemical agents in wound healing applications. Conclusion: These findings highlight the benefits of natural essential oils in improving wound care while minimising the risk of toxicity and resistance associated with chemical treatments. In conclusion, based on the results of our study, wound dressings with natural essential oils used to reduce the risk of infection and indirectly promote wound healing can reduce healing time and improve patient quality of life in a cost,effective care setting.

 Objective: The use of natural products in wound care has a long history, with herbal extracts and aromatic oils offering therapeutic benefits such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study investigated the antimi, crobial efficacy of essential oils tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon incorporated into non,woven, hypoallergenic, and sterile wound dressings. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial activity of tea tree, thyme, and cinnamon oils was evaluated using minimum inhibitory concentration MIC and minimum bactericidalfungicidal concentration MBCMFC tests. After application of the MBC doses determined in our study to the wound dressing and gauze, the samples were evaluated using a stepwise qualitative to quantitative experimental design to assess the static and cidal effects. Results: Tea tree oil showed the highest MICMBC values 1,3 mgmL, while thyme and cinnamon oils showed efficacy at lower concentrations 0.25 mgmL against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. In addition, the essential oils showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans at lower concentrations than bacteria. The impregnated dressings exhibited strong antimicrobial properties with a 99.99 4 log reduction in microbial growth, confirming the potential of essential oils as viable, biocompatible alternatives to traditional chemical agents in wound healing applications. Conclusion: These findings highlight the benefits of natural essential oils in improving wound care while minimising the risk of toxicity and resistance associated with chemical treatments. In conclusion, based on the results of our study, wound dressings with natural essential oils used to reduce the risk of infection and indirectly promote wound healing can reduce healing time and improve patient quality of life in a cost,effective care setting.

Makale detayları

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils for Potential Use as Wound Dressing Material Additives

Yazarlar:

Beyza Karakuş | Nazmiye Özlem Şanlı

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Structural Biology

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.7-18

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344152

pISSN:

2602-4292

Aromatic oils

Bioactive compounds

Infection control

Natural antimicrobial agents

Phytochemicals

Sayı

Makale detayları

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils for Potential Use as Wound Dressing Material Additives

Yazarlar: Beyza Karakuş | Nazmiye Özlem Şanlı

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Structural Biology

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.7-18

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001344152

pISSN: 2602-4292

Aromatic oils

Bioactive compounds

Infection control

Natural antimicrobial agents

Phytochemicals

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Beyza Karakuş | Nazmiye Özlem Şanlı

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Structural Biology

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.7-18

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344152

pISSN:

2602-4292