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03/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Antibacterial and anti-edematogenic activity of Tithionia diversifolia essential oil

Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil investigated the chemical composition and the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities of the essential oils derived from the leaves and inflorescences of Tithonia diversifolia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. T. diversifolia, commonly known as Mexican sunflower, is an invasive shrub found in tropical […]

02/17/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Physicochemical examination of Lantana camara leaf essential oil

In this study, researchers from Brazil analyzed the essential oil yield and chemical composition of fresh and dry leaves versus seasonal variation of Lantana camara (West Indian lantana). Their results were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Although L. camara is generally seen only as a detriment to plantations, it also possesses medicinal properties. The […]

02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Exploring the biological activities of Thymus capitatus essential oil

In this study, researchers from Tunisia determined the biochemical components and geographic variability of essential oils derived from Thymus capitatus, commonly known as conehead thyme. Their results were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. To characterize T. capitatus essential oils, the researchers performed chromatographic analysis using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. They extracted the […]

11/21/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Artemisia ifranensis essential oil confirmed to have strong antibacterial properties

Artemisia ifranensis, which is native to Morocco, is a species in the genus Artemisia belonging to the Asteraceae family. In a study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers from Morocco found that the essential oil extracted from this plant has a strong antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus. For the study, the research team […]

10/10/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Essential oil of stem clasping ligularia from the sunflower family found to have antibacterial properties

Ligularia amplexicaulis, commonly known as stem clasping ligularia, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. It grows in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India. L. amplexicaulis is considered as a medicinal herb, and its stems, leaves, and flowers are used in Tibetan medicine to treat vomiting caused by indigestion. In a recent study […]

09/11/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Essential oil of calamondin, also known as Philippine lime, found to have anti-microbial properties

Calamondin (Citrus microcarpa), also known as calamansi, is a citrus fruit indigenous to the Philippines. The fruit is widely used as a substitute for lemon and as an herbal remedy. Aside from its fruit, the leaves and flowers of the calamondin plant also offer many health benefits. In a study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers from Vietnam Academy […]

08/27/2019 / By Janine Acero

Put a stop to golden staph infections with Indian wormwood essential oil

Big things do come in small packages, and unfortunately, this also applies to health problems. Bacteria may be the tiniest living organisms, but they can cause some of the worst infections on the planet. A good example of a potentially problematic infection is the golden staph infection. Caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, this infection causes skin abscesses, boils, ear infections, and […]

08/10/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Lemon balm is excellent survival medicine: Review of its medicinal properties and how to use it

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family. It has many health benefits, and it can be used to treat fevers or make soothing lemon balm tea. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Despite what Big Pharma would have you believe, prescription drugs have been shown to worsen the health conditions that they […]

05/26/2019 / By Janine Acero

Researchers examine the ability of sandarac essential oil to inhibit microbial growth

With the overprescription of antibiotics, it is becoming challenging to control pathogenic bacteria with conventional medicine, which raises the risk for diseases and infections. Mother Nature has provided solutions to these problems since ancient times, and when thinking about natural remedies, essential oils are one of the things that immediately come to mind. The scientific […]

03/11/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Exploring natural cures: Can antimicrobial herbs prevent Lyme disease?

If you spend any amount of time outdoors or around animals, you’re at risk of Lyme disease. This infectious disease is transmitted by ticks, but it’s actually caused by a microbe, the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato bacteria. While many prevention methods focus on the ticks themselves, some researchers are looking into antimicrobial herbs as a […]

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