Laboratory Test Results Using
Young Living Essential Oils
For MRSA, E-coli, and
Acinetobacter Bacteria
One of our very
skilled and credentialed team members, clinical microbiologist
Mary Anne Mathewson from San Diego, did some testing in her lab
to check out several YLEOs for her neighbor's toddler who was
diagnosed with MRSA, and whose parents had tried all sorts of
medications to no avail. I wrote about it at the time, but was
unable to transfer the pictures in her excellent report to
e-mail.
Many thanks to members like Mary Anne, who continue to prove to
those who are not knowledgeable yet about the power of
therapeutic-grade oils, just how potent and viable they are. I
understand that Mary Anne's neighbor did use
Oregano and
Thyme
successfully after seeing these test results.
Here is her report:
The Power of Young Living
Therapeutic Essential Oils
I am a clinical microbiologist and have worked in hospital
settings for the past 25 years. I have witnessed the steady
increase in antibiotic resistant strains of various bacteria.
The bacteria are able to quickly transfer resistance from one
strain to the other. The resistant strains are not only hospital
acquired, but are now found within the community; day care
centers, military recruits, gym locker rooms, chronic care
facilities. The New England Journal of Medicine April 7th, 2005
sites the growing prevalence of Methicillin resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in cities across the US.
Some of the infections have been associated with necrotizing
fasciitis.
There is an ever-increasing need for us to fortify our immune
systems, as well as look to natural methods to support and
protect our bodies and maintain the balance of nature. The bugs
are outsmarting the drugs!
I chose to investigate the affect of therapeutic grade Young
Living essential oils, all of which have been frequency tested.
This means they must conform with the AFNOR (French Association
of Normalization) standards for therapeutic-grade essential
oils. These oils are steamed distilled at low pressure and
temperature. This preserves the complex chemical constituents of
the oils. The plants harvested have been grown on organic farms
without pesticides, herbicides or fungicides and are free of any
synthetic chemicals. The oils I tested are
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris),
Oregano (Oreganum compactum),
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) and
Thieves (a
blend of
clove,
lemon,
cinnamon,
eucalyptus and
rosemary).
I tested these oils with these three bacteria: Methicillin-resistant
Stapylococcus aureus (MRSA), Escherichia coli (the most common
cause of urinary tract infections), Acinetobacter calcoaceticus
(cause of many nosocomial, hospital acquired infections).
Procedure: A 1/2 McFarland suspension of each bacteria was made
in tryptic soy broth.
A blood agar plate was completely covered with the bacteria. A
50 microliter sample of oil, equivalent to one large drop, was
inoculated onto each individual plate. Olive oil was used as a
control. The plates were then incubated for 24 hours in a
non-carbon-dioxide2 incubator. Pictures were taken after 24
hours. Four days later, measurements were taken of the
area where there was no growth of the bacteria.
RESULTS: When viewing the pictures, note the white to gray area
is bacterial growth.
Note: each oil caused inhibition of bacterial growth on the
plate.
Area of inhibition MRSA
Olive Oil Oregano
Thyme
Thieves Geranium Melaleuca
Thyme 100%
Oregano 100%
Geranium 1 3/4 inch
Melaleuca 1 1/2 inch
Thieves blend 1 1/4 inch
Area of inhibition E. Coli
Olive Oil Oregano Thyme
Thieves Geranium Melaleuca
Thyme 100%
Oregano 100%
Geranium 3/4 inch
Melaleuca 2 1/2 inches
Thieves blend 1 1/2 inches
Area of inhibition Acinetobacter
Olive Oil Oregano Thyme
Thieves Geranium Melaleuca
Thyme 100%
Oregano 95%
Geranium 1 1/8 inch
Melaleuca 7/8 inch
Thieves blend 2.0 inches
CONCLUSION:
Thyme and
Oregano are consistently the most effective in
inhibiting the growth of all three bacteria; MRSA, Escherichia
coli, and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus.
Geranium is second in inhibition to thyme and oregano, when in
contact with MRSA.
Melaleuca alternifolia is second in inhibition to thyme and
oregano when in contact with Escherichia coli.
Thieves blend is
second in inhibition to thyme and oregano when in contact with Acinetobacter calcoaceticus.
Bactericidal activity of the oils has not been verified, but
this work shows the strong antibacterial powers of two oils in
particular;
Thyme and
Oregano. Each oil has unique chemical
constituents. Thyme contains 59-90% alcohols and 12-21% monoterpenes. Oregano contains 60-80% phenols and 10-25%
monoterpenes.
These constituents contribute to their antibacterial activity.
These oils can be diffused, taken internally in
gel capsules and
placed topically on the body, including the feet. These two oils
should be diluted 20-80 (one part essential oil to four parts
vegetable or massage oil). These findings confirm what is
already in the literature. Essential oils, the life- blood of
the plant, are antibacterial.
These oils are Gods gift of healing to us. I love to share my
passion and love of essential oils.
Sincerely,
To Your Optimum Health
Mary Anne Mathewson, CLS, ASCP
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