Antioxidant and anticandidal activities of the Tunisian Haplophyllum tuberculatum (Forssk.) A. Juss. essential oils

In all in vitro assays, a significant correlation existed between the concentrations of the essential oils, the percentage inhibition of free radicals and of the growth inhibitory of tested candida species. The results indicate the essential oils may be applied for treating diseases related to free radicals, potentially to prevent cancer development and as an antifungal agent against Candida.