Law of Attraction Magazine September, 2019 Full Magazine | Page 40

How t o Fight Inf ect ions wit h Essent ial Oil s By Dr. Toni Camacho Did you know many essential oils have powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties? Studies have shown that just like herbs, certain essential oils are as powerful as over the counter medications for treating infections such as skin infections and urinary tract infections! This makes essential oils a powerful alternative to the toxic drugs that exist today. The following are a few of my favorite antimicrobial essential oils: - TEA TREE OIL has antiseptic properties making it ideal for healing minor cuts and scrapes as well as eliminating oral and acne-causing bacteria. Research showed that tea tree oil is effective against E. coli and staph infections when combined with eucalyptus essential oil (another of my favorites oils). Use tea tree as a household disinfectant, add three drops of tea tree essential oil to a glass spray bottle with 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar, and three drops of lemon essential oil. - GRAPEFRUIT OIL not to be confused with grapefruit seed extract is effective for killing off bacteria such as a common infection-causing bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, salmonella, and E. coli. Ingest by adding 1-2 drops to a glass of water. - OREGANO ESSENTIAL OIL + OIL OF OREGANO. You may remember this one from the video I shared (https:/ / youtu.be/ JPyE-oLIgUU). Oregano essential oil is effective against 20 different strains of E. coli and can be applied topically when mixed with coconut oil. It is VERY potent - 1 drop goes a LONG way! - CINNAMON OIL. I love not only the taste of this oil, but it is also another excellent antimicrobial. Studies have proven this oil to be effective in eliminating bacterial growth even after 14 days after using it. You can use cinnamon internally by adding a drop or two when you are baking. - THYME ESSENTIAL OIL. Highly antimicrobial. Studies have shown it is effective against salmonella. I have found it to be so potent that I make it part of my essential oil antimicrobial formula, this formula that works wonders to create antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer. I also use thyme herb in my cold/ flu formula. I just love it! Page 40