A broad systemic review of 166 studies on medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) was conducted. The review was entitled, “Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Essential Oils against Human Pathogens and Their Mode of Action.” The review assessed the results of the studies of, “Essential oils, extracted from various MAPs, [for their] strong antimicrobial activity against various bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens.” The review concluded that the primary mechanism of action of, “Essential oils against pathogens may be in [their] ability to disrupt the cell membrane of the targeted pathogens by increasing membrane permeability, inducing leakage of vital intracellular constituents, and interrupting the cellular metabolism and enzyme kinetics of the targeted pathogens.” This ‘disruptive’ activity by essential oils upon pathogens results in...

Five aromatic constituents of essential oils (cineole, citral, geraniol, linalool and menthol) were tested against twelve fungi (three yeast-like and nine filamentous). The citral and geraniol oils were the most effective (inhibiting all twelve fungi), followed by linalool (inhibiting ten fungi), cineole and menthol (each of which inhibited seven fungi) compounds. Both the citral and geraniol containing oils are classified as aldehydes - the cleaners of aromatherapy. Citral (inhibits 12 fungi) is an aroma compound used frequently in the perfume industry for its citrus effect. It’s also used as a food flavor and  to fortify the effects of lemon oil. Additional to Citral’s potent anti fungal qualities, it is frequently used as an insecticide. It is also a great fat burner and excellent...

We begin a New Lunar Cycle on February 11th at the 11th hour. This marks the Chinese New Year. We are in a critical window of time over the next 12 months and this date kicks it off. You might say we are in a portal of Truth at this time. The way is narrow. Your choices, moment to moment, have never been more powerful. What will you choose? During the Aquarius New Moon period of time from February 9-17 is especially critical for us as individuals, for our nation and our world. At the Aquarius New Moon Saturn (Form and structure, governance and law) in Aquarius will exactly Square off with Uranus (Revolution, chaos, disruption and uncontrolled freedom) in...

Find out 10 Essential Oils shown in laboratory studies to have the most potent, broad spectrum antibacterial activity. What is an antibacterial? Anything that destroys bacteria or inhibits the growth of bacteria or its ability to reproduce is an antibacterial.  Studies have confirmed that essential oils can be used as a natural complementary alternative to synthetically produced antibiotic medications. In recent years there has been a growing body of evidence supporting the use of essential oils as antimicrobials.  The Research Finding on 10 Essential Oils 1 - Essential Oils Shown to be Effective for 22 Strains of Bacteria In vitro studies of 22 strains of bacteria showed that Lemongrass (Cymbopogan flexuosus), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) and Orange...

Full Moons always mark a time of celebration.  They are also times of release and letting when what is old and worn out and no longer serves your greater good, gets released. You may decide to throw away a once previous thought ‘good’ idea in favor of a truly ‘brilliant’ new idea that’s even better that will bring you a more robust and resilient future. These are the potentials at a Full Moon. The Leo Full Moon is the Actor/Actress or King/Queen of the zodiac. A Leo Moon can actually soak up all the light and energy in a room and lead with a ‘Me First’ role, or perform a more receptive role, as is the more natural characteristic role...