Activity of Thymus caespititius essential oil and α-terpineol against yeasts and filamentous fungi

According to FDA, many EOs and individual components are classified as GRAS (generally regarded as safe). The low cytotoxicity observed for T. caespititius and α-terpineol and their antifungal activity are compatible with the development of new phytopharmaceuticals for mycosis treatment and the use as food preservatives.