Activity of an extract of grapefruit seeds (citrus paradisi) on the growth of candida albicans

With the aim of complementing the efforts of modern medicine against viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal diseases, the plant extract of hydroalcoholic grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradisi) was tested on the in vitro growth of Candida albicans. Antifungal tests were carried out on Sabouraud medium, to which the plant extracts were incorporated using the double dilution method in inclined tubes. Results showed that Candida albicans was sensitive to the 70% hydroethanolic extract of Citrus paradisi in a dose-dependent manner. The hydroethanolic extract may be a source for the development of Traditional Improved Medicines (TIMs) against skin mycosis.