A method for the treatment of infectious diseases, a method for preventing the spoilage of cosmetics, antibacterial and antifungal agent, and cosmetics

摘要

A method of treating infectious diseases caused by bacteria or fungi by administering a zinc compound and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hinokitiol and salts thereof; a method of preventing putrefaction of cosmetics by adding thereto a zinc compound and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of hinokitiol and salts thereof; and antibacterial/antifungal agents and cosmetics each containing a zinc compound and at least one compound selected from the goup consisting of hinokitiol and salts thereof.