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Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Essential
Oils and Oil Compounds Effective Against Bacteria
A scientific research study was recently conducted on a wide variety of essential
oils and oil compounds to see if they had the ability to destroy four different species of bacteria. Included in the first
group of oils and oil compounds shown positively to have bactericicidal activities were oregano oil, clove bud oil, thyme
oil and isolated compounds from each. For more information go to J Food Prot. 2002 Oct,65 (10)
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Aromatherapy Using Lavender or Rosemary Has Postivie Affects on Mood, Alertness and Math Computations
In a scientific research study conducted at the University of Miami School of Medicine, EEG activity, alertness and mood
were assessed in 40 adults given aromatherapy of either lavendar or rosemary. Participants were also given simple math compulations
before and after the therapy. Results of the assessment showed that both aromas has positive affects. For more information
go to the Internation Journal of Neuroscience, Volume 96, pages 217 - 224.
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