Essential oils combat MRSA bacteria.(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)(Brief article)

From: Townsend Letter | Date: February 1, 2008 | Copyright information

Essential oils usually used in aromatherapy have been found to kill the deadly MRSA bacteria that is causing increasing numbers of deaths in hospitals round the world. Researchers at the University of Manchester say they have identified three essential oils that killed MRSA and E. coli as well as many other bacteria and fungi within just two minutes of contact. Essential oils are those mentioned in the Bible; they include Frankincense, Myrrh, and Hyssop, as well as Lavender, Basil, Clove, Thyme, Cypress, Myrtle, and a host of others.

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