Lavender kills antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria

Lavender kills antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria

(NaturalNews) Lavender, the plant and its oil, has been used
continuously for thousands of years. It is native to the Mediterranean
with several varieties that grow at different altitudes. Among the most
versatile of oils, lavender is very effective at soothing, calming,
balancing (both mind and body), and revitalizing. It is used through
inhalation, massage, bath or shower, humidifier or vaporizer, or added
to skin and personal care products.

Lavender essential oil has
many wonderful uses. One of the best known healing oils, lavender oil
has a chemically complex structure with over 150 active constituents,
which explains its effectiveness at helping with everything from insect
bites to rheumatism. The botanical name, Lavandula, comes from Latin,
lavare, which means "to wash," probably for its history of use cleansing
wounds, as well as washing linens and in personal bathing. It is a
known anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidepressant, antiseptic,
antibacterial, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, analgesic, calmative,
detoxifier, hypotensive, and sedative.

Science supports use of lavender to kill bacteria and fungus

Recently,
studies have confirmed the effectiveness of lavender essential oil
against different strains of bacteria and types of fungus. Several
varieties were tested by direct contact and each showed effectiveness.
Of particular significance is a study by scientists in the UK. They
found the antimicrobial activity of lavender oil to consistently inhibit
the growth of methicillin-sensitive and resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MSSA and MRSA). MRSA is one of the reasons it is so dangerous to go to
the hospital. Created by western medicine, it is responsible for
thousands of deaths every year. They have no cure for it, as it was
created by overuse of their antibiotics; it is completely resistant to
them.

Another shortcoming of western medicine is its inability to
treat fungal, yeast, and mold infections. Often brought on by
over-consumption of GMO gluten or use of antibiotics, western medicine
has no effective treatment of these conditions, and hardly recognizes
their existence. They don't know how to diagnose or treat them, meaning
that by the time they are identified, they are often very advanced.
These conditions can become dangerous to overall health very quickly.

Natural medicine has many effective treatments for such conditions, including essential oils like lavender.
Drink lavender tea to clear yeast, apply diluted lavender oil
externally to bacteria infected wounds or nail fungus, place a drop of
(organic) oil under the tongue to clear stuffy sinuses, diffuse or
vaporize into the air to kill germs and aid respiratory ailments, inhale
to oxygenate the blood.

Additional uses and considerations

Lavender
oil has a well documented history of effectively treating burns and
scalds as well. Its pain relieving properties, combined with its
anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties make it an
effective wound treatment that stimulates the cells of a wound to
regenerate more quickly, and prevent scarring. It is also useful for
treating headaches, insomnia, fever blisters, acne, disrupted digestion,
anxiety, stress, and depression. Follow the links below to learn even
more about lavender oil and its uses.

Use
care with essential oils. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Always store oils tightly
closed in a cool, dark place as they are sensitive to heat and light. If
they are in dark glass bottles, they should keep for a long time if
stored properly. Do not use in conjunction with flower essences or
homeopathy without guidance. Too much can be toxic to any system, so
obey your nose and avoid it if you don't care for the smell.

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