Always Sick? These 8 Powerful Essential Oils Can Kill Practically Any Germ

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3. Cinnamon Essential Oil

Cinnamon oil may be one of the strongest antibacterial essential oils of all, according to research. In a 2006 study conducted out of Loyola College’s Entomology Research Institute in Chennai, India, it was tested against some bacteria, including:

Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Bacillus subtilis
Pseudomonas aeruginosin
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Cinnamon essential oil came out on top as the most powerful over other antibacterial oils like clove, Rosemary, Geranium, lime, orange, and lemon.

Research published in the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice was conducted on the effectiveness of cinnamon oil against “planktonic E. faecal” in a root canal procedure, and the results were striking.

They revealed that the oil was able to eliminate bacterial growth after seven and 14 days of the procedure, concluding that it’s an effective antibacterial agent against planktonic and biofilm E. faecalis and can be an outstanding agent for use in root canal treatments.

Make a homemade toothpaste with cinnamon essential oil to fight bacteria in the mouth, or use a ready-made cinnamon toothpaste – such as this one.

Use cinnamon oil in a diffuser to purify the air and kill off airborne bacteria. It’s especially effective when used with other antibacterial agents like tea tree, eucalyptus or clove oil, killing nearly 99% of airborne bacteria in just minutes.

4. Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit essential oil has also been reported to be a highly effective natural antibiotic with the ability to fight a host of common infections. In a study from the University of Texas, drops of the extract were tested for antibacterial properties and the researchers found that it was comparable to “proven topical antibacterials.”

A 2011 study published in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology reported that the oil was effective against strains of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typhimurium, Serratia marcescens, and Proteus Vulgaris.

In addition to its ability to fight off bacteria, grapefruit essential oil contains antimicrobial properties that may help treat and prevent an infection in wounds and cuts as well as eliminate microbes in the kidneys and gut. It supports endocrine function, encourages the production of bile and gastric juices to aid the digestive system, and it offers stimulating effects that can make you feel more alert.

Use grapefruit essential oil by inhaling it to help eliminate mental fatigue, headaches or depression, as well as to activate the lymphatic system to clear toxins.