Essential Oils
Inflammation
Anti-inflammatory Effect from a Hydrogel Containing Nanoemulsified Copaiba oil
“Histological cuts showed the decrease of inflammatory factors, such as dermis and epidermis hyperplasia and inflammatory cells infiltration, confirming the anti-inflammatory effect from both copaiba oil nanoemulsions incorporated in hydrogel.”
β-Caryophyllene inhibits dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice through CB2 receptor activation and PPARγ pathway
“Taken together, the present findings strongly suggest that BCP could constitute an attractive and apparently safe molecule for development of new anti-inflammatory drugs with therapeutic potential for use in treatment of human IBDs, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.”
Effect of copaiba oil on correction of abdominal wall defect treated with the use of polypropylene/polyglecaprone mesh
“Copaiba oil administered by gavage decreased the amount of abdominal adhesions, besides accelerating the process of collagen fibers formation, without damages within the early stages of healing.”
Weight Loss
The Role of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants against Obesity and Arthritis: A Review
Shows that citrus, Chinese mulberry and ginger help with weight loss
“It is evident from several clinical and preclinical trials that essential oils or extracts from aromatic and medicinal plants demonstrate potential therapeutic value against obesity and arthritis”
Antimicrobial
Protective essential oil attenuates influenza virus infection: An in vitro study in MDCK cells
The use of On-Guard protected cells from viral infection
“we found an essential oil blend notably attenuates influenza virus PR8 infection in vitro via inhibition of viral protein synthesis at the post-transcription level. The lack of toxicity and potent specific inhibition ability make the essential oil a possible antiviral drug for influenza virus proliferation control and treatment.”
Using essential oils to overcome bacterial biofilm formation and their antimicrobial resistance
“EOs may have a significant role in controlling biofilm formation if included in cleaning products and sanitizers. They could also compliment the use of antibiotics due to the low concentration needed. This current review provides further evidence that EOs could be an essential component in the fight against antibiotic resistance due to their efficient antibiofilm activity.”
The effect of Ten Essential Oils on Several Cutaneous Drug-Resistant Microorganisms and Their Cyto/Genotoxic and Antioxidant Properties
“The essential oils exhibited antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, and may be used as a potential source of safe and potent natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agents in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Their low cytotoxicity and antioxidant efficacy at non-genotoxic concentrations may facilitate their use in the treatment of skin and other infections where the local application of antimicrobial agents is possible.”
The antibacterial and antifungal activity of six essential oils and their cyto/genotoxicity to human HEL 12469 cells
“Oregan, Thyme, and Arborvitae exhibited important fungicidal activity against all strains tested; CL showed fungicidal activity against most strains, but only a fungistatic effect on P. chrysogenum and A. fumigatus.