Lipids and essential oils have strong antimicrobial properties ― they kill or inhibit the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. They are being studied for use in the prevention and treatment of infections, as potential disinfectants, and for their preservative and antimicrobial properties when formulated as pharmaceuticals, in food products, and in cosmetics. Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents is a comprehensive review of the scientific knowledge in this field. International experts provide summaries on: the chemical and biological properties of lipids and essential oils - use of lipids and essential oils in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and health foods - antimicrobial effects of lipids - in vivo and in vitro - antimicrobial lipids in milk - antimicrobial lipids of the skin - antibacterial lipids as sanitizers and disinfectants - antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities of essential oils - antimicrobial lipids in milk - antimicrobial lipids of the skin - antibacterial lipids as sanitizers and disinfectants - antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activities of essential oils Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents is an essential guide to this important topic for researchers and advanced students in academia and research working in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food sciences, biochemistry and natural products chemistry, microbiology; and for health care scientists and professionals working in the fields of public health and infectious diseases. It will also be of interest to anyone concerned about health issues and particularly to those who are conscious of the benefits of health food and natural products. "I recommend this book to all scientists, researchers, academicians, health professionals in academia, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and health sectors interested in natural products, oils, nutrition and health matters. Students can greatly benefit from the comprehensive reviews in various chapters in order to understand and learn similar actions of these two diverse groups of natural chemicals." (Herbalgram, 1 February 2012) Lipids and essential oils have strong antimicrobial properties - they kill or inhibit the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They are being studied for use in the prevention and treatment of infections, as potential disinfectants, and for their preservative and antimicrobial properties when formulated as pharmaceuticals, in food products, and in cosmetics. Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents is a comprehensive review of the scientific knowledge in this field. International experts provide summaries on: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities of lipids - membranes as targets of antimicrobial lipids - antimicrobial lipids in milk - antimicrobial lipids of the skin and tear film - antimicrobial lipids and innate immunity - lipids as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and health foods - antimicrobial lipids as disinfectants, antiseptics and sanitizers - the chemistry and bioactivity of essential oils - antiviral effects of plant-derived essential oils and pure oil components - antibacterial and antifungal activities of essential oils Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents is an essential guide to this important topic for researchers and advanced students in academia and research working in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food sciences, biochemistry and natural products chemistry, microbiology; and for health care scientists and professionals working in the fields of public health and infectious diseases. It will also be of interest to anyone concerned about health issues and particularly to those who are conscious of the benefits of health food and natural products. Lipids and essential oils have strong antimicrobial properties - they kill or inhibit the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. They are being studied for use in the prevention and treatment of infections, as potential disinfectants, and for their preservative and antimicrobial properties when formulated as pharmaceuticals, in food products, and in cosmetics. Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents is a comprehensive review of the scientific knowledge in this field. International experts provide summaries on: antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities of lipids - membranes as targets of antimicrobial lipids - antimicrobial lipids in milk - antimicrobial lipids of the skin and tear film - antimicrobial lipids and innate immunity - lipids as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and health foods - antimicrobial lipids as disinfectants, antiseptics and sanitizers - the chemistry and bioactivity of essential oils - antiviral effects of plant-derived essential oils and pure oil components - antibacterial and antifungal activities of essential oils Lipids and Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents is an essential guide to this impo