The emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria and rising antibiotic resistance is a massive, escalating problem. We are now seeing increasing research and investigations on the antibacterial effect of Essential oils which could be a solution to this worldwide problem.
The progress of resistance has happened much faster than it might have done because of antibiotic over-use – both in medicine and farming.
World-wide fatalities from antibiotic-resistant infections (most of them in hospitals) are estimated to be 700,000 a year.
Essential oils are a good option for a number of reasons. Pathogenic bacteria are not becoming resistant to them, partly because essential oils can sometimes reverse resistance in bacteria – turn it off – and partly because they can effectively inhibit bacterial communication. This means that bacteria don’t become virulent and aggressive, even though they are not eliminated.
I love the idea that essential oils are not only calming to humans, but to bacteria as well.
The fact that essential oils can kill bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics is amazing in itself. The fact that they can sometimes reverse antibiotic resistance in bacteria is seemingly miraculous.
They are also a very cost-effective and an easily available solution. Perhaps this is also why mainstream pharmaceutical companies have been resisting research in this area.
The key antibacterial essential oils include tea tree, lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, orange and lavender.
Moya Essentials has a range of the purest, locally sourced essential oils, including convenient gift pack combinations of oils.
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For further information about studies into the use of essentials oils and antibiotic resistance, please see https://tisserandinstitute.org/resistance-is-futile/