A Brief Index of Published Articles on Essential Oils

More and more research and scientific studies are being done to validate the effectiveness of essential oils for various health needs.  The links below bring a small portion of that into reach.

• Peppermint and Eucalyptus Oil & Headache: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized cross-over design study, peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil were found to have benefical neuro-physiological and psychological effects.  The researchers concluded that the essential oil preparations exert significant effects on the body's mechanisms associated with headaches.
• Oregano oil may protect against drug-resistant bacteria: Two studies by a Georgetown researcher have shown that oregano oil — and, in particular, carvacrol, one of oregano's chemical components — appear to reduce infection as effectively as traditional antibiotics, and that there are components of oregano oil, besides its main constituent carvacrol, that have antibiotic properties.
• Dr. Joseph Mercola's Top Five Essential Oils for Your Health: an article, written by one of the foremost authorities on natural health and wellness (with Rachel Droege), on his top five oils, their uses, and why it's important to be sure you're using pure essential oils.