Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine in vitro the inhibitory activity of the ethanolic extract of Cyperus rotundus (Cajamarca - Contumazá) against a standardize strain of Streptococcus mutans (ATCC®25175™). Materials and methods: This study was an experimental in vitro study, which consisted of determining the inhibitory effect of three concentrations of the ethanolic extract of Cyperus rotundus: 250 mg/ml, 500 mg/ml, and 1000 mg/ml against a strains of Streptococcus mutans (ATCC®25175™). Ten tests were performed for each concentration, having 0.12% chlorhexidine as a positive control for Streptococcus mutans plates and 10% DMSO as a negative control. To evaluate the inhibitory effect, the disk diffusion method or Kirby-Bauer test was used, reading the results at 48 hours after initial sowing. Results: None of the three concentrations of the ethanolic extract of C...

Objective: To evaluate the in vitro antimycotic effect of Origanum vulgare essential oil on Candida albi-cans strain ATCC 10231 Material and method: Selection of four different oregano geotypes was carried out, the essential oils were obtained by distillation by Drag with steam; Its quantitative chemical com-position was determined by Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry (GC / MS). The antimicrotic activity of essential oils was evaluated in vitro through sensitivity tests with the disk diffusion method in agar culture against C. albicans. Results: The results showed high antimycotic activity of all oils from the concentration of 12.5%. Conclusions: Essential oils of Origanum vulgare from different geotypes show differences in their antifungal effects. The essential oil of Origanum vulgare may be is a pharmacological alternative for the treatment of fungal infections in the mouth.

Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto antimicótico in vitro de aceite esencial de Origanum vulgare, sobre cepa de Candida albicans ATCC 10231 Material y método: Se efectuó la selección de cuatro de diferentes geotipos de orégano, se obtuvo los aceites esenciales mediante proceso de destilación por arrastre con vapor de agua; se determinó su composición química cuantitativa por Cromatografía de Gases, Espectrometría de Masas (CG/EM). Se evaluó in vitro la actividad antimicótica de los aceites esenciales a través de pruebas de sensibilidad con el método de difusión por discos en cultivo de agar frente a C. albicans. Resultados: Los resultados mostraron alta actividad antimicótica de todas los aceites a partir de las concentración de 12,5 %. Conclusiones: Los aceites esenciales del Origanum vulgare de los diversos geotipos presentan diferencias en sus efectos antimicóticos. El acei...