Flu Defense (PREMIUM Antiviral/Antibacterial Immune-Building Respiratory Infection-Fighting Essential Oils Blend):

According to Shannon Becker, PhD RA "There is currently no known cure or vaccine for the current viral epidemic, which is caused by an enveloped virus, similar to the influenza A virus (IAV).The essential oils and blends may, however be used in traditional ways for respiratory relief and psychological support." 

Traditional Information:

"Essential oils and their constituents have been shown to be effective antibacterials (Tisserand 2015), and clarification of their action as antivirals is crucial. Treatments with essential oils help promote clear breathing (Price and Price 2007). More currently there is evidence that essential oils can take an active role in reducing influenza complications and spread as well." - Becker S, Tisserand Institute Newsletter 2017.

• Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-Infectious: A Bacteria-Buster that builds the immune system, smells good, is very skin-tolerant, and has no known side-effects or cautions.  Can be used externally, internally, or  by inhalation.
• Safe Respiratory Bacteria-Busters (primarily Cineole), strengthen the immune system, ease flu and colds, relieve insomnia & muscle fatigue.

Ingredients: Ravensara aromatica and Eucalyptus radiata.

Uses: Diffuse or spritz for clear breathing; also may dilute in carrier oil to soothe muscles. 

1/8 oz: $11; 1/4 oz: $20; 1/2 oz: $33; 1 oz: $52

Energetic Observations: This one opens up the channel and balances the energy between the solar plexus and the Third eye, and everything in between, including the throat. It is like an oval of energy, working on both octaves, a very specific pathway opening up that circuit and then going into the core to facilitate healing on a cellular level. - Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.

References:

Becker, S. (2017). “Essential oils to prevent the spread of flu” Tisserand Institute https://tisserandinstitute.org/essential-oils-flu/

Brochot, Amandine, et al. “Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects of three essential oil blends.” MicrobiologyOpen, vol. 6, no. 4, 2016, pp. 1–6., doi:10.1002/mbo3.459.

Garozzo, A, et al. “In vitro antiviral activity of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil.” Letters in Applied Microbiology, vol. 49, 2009, pp. 806-808. doi:10.1111/j.1472-765X.2009.02740.x

Garozzo, A, et al. “Activity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil on Influenza virus A/PR/8: study on the mechanism of action.” Antiviral Research, vol. 89, 2011, pp. 83-88. doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2010.11.010

Hayashi, K, et al. “Inhibitory effect of cinnamaldehyde, derived from Cinnamomi cortex, on the growth of influenza A/PR/8 virus in vitro and in vivo.” Antiviral Research, vol. 74, 2007, pp. 1–8., doi:10.1016/j.antiviral.2007.01.003.

Kiyohara, Hiroaki, et al. “Patchouli alcohol: in vitro direct anti-influenza virus sesquiterpene in Pogostemon cablin Benth.” Journal of Natural Medicines, vol. 66, 2012, pp. 55-61. doi:10.1007/s11418-011-0550-x

Li, Runfeng, et al. “Pinanamine Is a Promising Lead Compound against Influenza A Virus: Evidence from in Vitro and in Vivo Efficacy Compared to Amantadine.” Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, vol. 40, 2017, pp. 954-959.

Li, Xinghua, et al. “Meleleuca alternifolia Concentrate Inhibits in Vitro Entry of Influenza Virus into Host Cells.” Molecules, vol. 18, 2013, pp. 9550-9566. doi:10.3390/molecules18089550

Nazzaro, F., et al. “Effect of essential oils on pathogenic bacteria.” Pharmaceuticals, vol. 6, no. 12, 2013, pp. 1451-1474., doi:10.3390/ph6121451

Orhan, Ilkay Erdogan, et al. “Antimicrobial and antiviral effects of essential oils from selected Umbelliferae and Libiatae plants and individual essential oil components.” Turkish Journal of Biology, vol. 36, no. 3, 2012, pp. 239-246.

Paulpandi, Manickam, et al. “In vitro anti-viral effect of ꞵ-santalol against viral replication.” Phytomedicine, vol. 19, 2012, pp. 231-235. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2011.11.006

Price, Shirley, Price, Len. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals. 3rd ed. 2007. Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier.

Pourghanbari, Gholamhosein, et al. “Antiviral activity of the oseltamivir and Melissa officinalis L. essential oil against avian influenza A virus (H9N2).” Indian Journal of Virology, vol. 27, no. 2, 2016, pp. 170-178. doi:10.1007/s13337-016-0321-0

Setzer, William N. “Essential oils as complementary and alternative medicines for the treatment of influenza.” American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, vol. 4, no. 4, 2016, pp. 16-22.

Tisserand, Robert. “Resistance is futile.” https://tisserandinstitute.org/resistance-is-futile/. 2015. Accessed December 11, 2018.

Usachev, Evgeny V, et al. “Antiviral activity of tea tree and eucalyptus oil aerosol and vapor.” Journal of Aerosol Science, vol. 59, 2013, pp. 22-30. doi:10.1016/j.jaerosci.2013.01.004

Vasconcelos, NG, et al. “Antibacterial mechanisms of cinnamon and its constituents: A review.” Microbial Pathogenesis, 2018, pp. 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.micpath.2018.04.036

Vimalanathan, Selvarani, and Hudson, James. “Anti-influenza virus activity of essential oils and vapors.” American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, vol. 2, no. 1, 2014, pp. 47-53.

Zhao, Xin, et al. “Discovery of Highly Potent Pinanamine-Based Inhibitors against Amantadine- and Oseltamivir-Resistant Influenza A Viruses.” Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, vol. 61, 2018, pp. 5187-5198., doi:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.8b00042.

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