Essential oils from three Citrus species- peel and leaf of Citrus aurantifolia and C. reticulata, and C. medica peel were investigated for activity against Trichomonas gallinae. All the five oils showed remarkable anti-trichomonal activity at 24 h. and 48 h. which could be attributed to the major terpene constituent, limonene. Peel oils of C. aurantifolia and C. reticulata were more active than their respective leaf oils, and therefore represent promising anti-trichomonal agents of natural origin.
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