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." - Becker in Tisserand Institute Newsletter, March 2020.
Traditional Information:
"Turmeric essential oil has been used in Egyptian and Ayurvedic medicine for 4000 years for its antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, diuretic and antispasmodic qualities.
The oil is also a strong relaxant, metabolic and emotional balancer, providing psychological support by means of anxiety relief.
Turmeric contains at least 20 molecules that are antibiotic, 12 that are anti-inflammatory, with at least ten different antioxidants; as well as vitamins, phenols and other alkaloids.
Curcumin and other curcuminoids (active chemical compounds in Turmeric), offer numerous health benefits; however, the bioavailability of the active ingredients in Turmeric is low, meaning that most curcumin that is ingested gets metabolized before it can be absorbed. Black Pepper enhances bioavailability of Turmeric: When Piperine (active ingredient in Black Pepper essential oil) is combined with Turmeric, the bioavailability is dramatically increased (2000%). Thus, when using Turmeric, most of it is unutilized unless supplemented by Black Pepper." - Dr. Axe 2017
Uses:
4 ml (1/8 oz): $9.50; 7.5 ml (1/4 oz): $15.95; 30 ml (1/2 oz): $27.50; 30 ml (1 oz): $48.95; 50 ml: 83.95; 120 ml (4 oz): $139.95
References:
References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral, antispasmodic, digestive & immune-building activity of essential oils in the Zingiberaceae (medicinal antibacterial & seasoning spices Ginger) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Turmeric for the present viral pandemic - only that its antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic, strengthening & regenerative characteristics may be an area of interest for future research.
Becker, S. Essential oils and coronaviruses. Tisserand Institute Newsletter 2020 March
Johnson SA. Evidence-Based essential oil therapy: The ultimate guide to the therapeutic and clinical application of essential oils. 2015, Scott A Johnson Professional Writing Services.
Saika T, Saira W, Waseem R, Khushboo S et al. A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Dept of Chem, Islamic Univ of Science & Technology; Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India 2017.
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