ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING PLANT EXTRACT AND NATURAL PRESERVATIVE USING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention relates to an antifungal composition including a natural plant extract and to a natural preservative using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an antifungal composition including a cinnamon extract and a pine needle extract and a natural preservative using the same. The antifungal composition according to the present invention comprises a cinnamon extract and a pine needle extract which are natural plant extracts, and an excellent antifungal effect which is safe in the human body is ensured, so the antifungal composition may be used as a natural preservative of cosmetics, foods, and medical products instead of a synthetic preservative. Moreover, the antifungal composition has a low minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), thereby having excellent antifungal power even when a small amount thereof is used. By means of a cinnamon fragrance masking effect of the pine needle extract, the original smells of cinnamon may be hidden, so the antifungal composition may be widely used.