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Pneumonia Therapy

Data on pneumonia therapy described by researchers at University of the Witwatersrand

Published in Drug Law Weekly, March 31st, 2009

Scientists discuss in 'The antimicrobial activity of four commercial essential oils in combination with conventional antimicrobials' new findings in pneumonia. "Due to the emergence of multi-drug resistance, alternatives to conventional antimicrobial therapy are needed. This study aims to investigate the in vitro pharmacological interactions between essential oils (considered valuable as natural therapeutic treatments) and conventional antimicrobials (ciprofloxacin/amphotericin B) when used in combination," scientists in South Africa report.

"Interactions of the essential oils (Melaleuca alternifolia, Thymus vulgaris, Mentha piperita and Rosmarinus officinalis) when...

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