Scientists have discovered the antibacterial effect of aromatic oils

20 April 2017, 02:55 | Health
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Scientists at the University of Manchester have found that essential oils commonly used in aromatherapy destroy the methicillin-resistant MRSA bacterium, as well as other pathogens, according to an online edition for girls and women aged 14 to 35. Pannochka. Net MRSA, also called Staphylococcus aureus, is the most common cause of skin infections in the US, according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). New research by English scientists shows that aromatic oils destroy S. Aureus, E. Coli (E. coli) and other bacteria and fungi after contact with the skin for 2 min. The researchers tested 40 oils and found that two of them destroy S. Aureus and E. Coli almost instantly, the third acts for some time.

This means that the therapeutic effect of soap or shampoo with these oils appears after regular application.

Aromatic oils can easily be added to soap or shampoo for special use by hospital staff and patients. Scientists plan to begin clinical trials if they find sources of funding. According to scientists, aromatic oils are effective, t. Bacteria are not resistant to the effects of several of their constituents. Traditional antibacterial agents contain only one active substance, to which bacteria quickly become resistant, and the effectiveness of drugs is reduced to 50%.

Medicus. En.

Based on materials: pannochka.net



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