Antibacterial Essential Oils You Should Know About

Several plants have natural antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that we have concentrated into essential oils that we can use around the home. These essential oils are effective for cleaning around the home, disinfecting, and helping combat sickness. Some can even be used for natural skin care purposes.

Below we will go over a few antibacterial essential oils you should know about.

Tea Tree

This essential oil is well-known in natural skin care for its ability to treat acne, but it can also clean and disinfect surfaces. It is an astringent and antibacterial essential oil that can be used in DIY hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and antiseptics. It also has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal properties.

Lemongrass

This essential oil is antibacterial and antifungal. It is often used as a natural remedy to help heal wounds and prevent infection. It has also been found to be an effective essential oil to use against different drug-resistant bacteria. The citral and limonene in lemongrass essential oil stifles the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Origanum

Origanum or oregano oil has been proven effective against different types of bacteria that can become resistant to antibiotics. This oil contains carvacrol, thymol, and rosmarinic acid. Carvacrol can stop the growth of bacteria. Thymol is a natural antifungal that supports the immune system, and rosmarinic acid is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against damage from free radicals.

Bergamot

This oil is derived from the rinds of a citrus fruit. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that have been found effective against bacterial growth, including growth with higher microbial resistance. Its properties are similar to those found in grapefruit essential oil and can also elevate one’s mood and alleviate stress.

Eucalyptus

This oil can kill up to 99.99% of germs in the air naturally. It is a proven disinfectant and also has antiseptic properties. In addition to killing bacteria, eucalyptus oil has been found to kill certain viruses and fungi.

Lavender

This oil works to kill bacteria and helps inhibit their growth. Lavender oil is known for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties as well. When used in combination with oregano oil, it becomes even more effective. It is often used in disinfectant sprays, household cleaners, soaps, and shampoos.

 

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