Cinnamon Oil for killing bacteria
My wonderful son-in-law just sent me this article from the New York Times by Anahad O’Connor, published September 7, 2009:
“In a country obsessed with germs and sickness, antibacterial soaps and sanitizers are becoming more and more common. But because such products contribute to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, some researchers recommend sanitizers made with cinnamon oil, which has been shown in many studies to have powerful antimicrobial properties.
A recent study by a team of surgeons, for example, found that a solution made with cinnamon oil killed a number of common and hospital-acquired infections, like streptococcus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. The study found it was just as effective as several antiseptics widely used in hospitals. Another study by French researchers in 2008 had similar results, showing that at concentrations of 10 percent or less, cinnamon oil was effective against Staphylococcus, E. coli and several antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.”
The article goes on to mention Dr. Lawrence D. Rosen, a pediatrician in New Jersey, who recommends a recipe for homemade hand sanitizer containing cinnamon bark, lemon oil and eucalyptus, that he’s taken from a recipe that goes back to the Middle Ages.
This is similar to the many Young Living products—including hand sanitizer—based on their Thieves therapeutic-grade Essential Oil Blend. In our family we put a drop of Thieves oil on the bottom of our feet every morning when we get dressed. It’s a powerful preventative against bacteria. If you want to learn more, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and I’ll send you a pdf booklet all about Thieves.
