Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1998 Fall:(No 17):26-7.

Essential oils of peppermint, orange or lemongrass kill most strains of fungal and bacterial infections

No authors listed
  • PMID: 11366554

Essential oils of peppermint, orange or lemongrass kill most strains of fungal and bacterial infections

No authors listed. Posit Health News. 1998 Fall.

Abstract

AIDS: A recent article claims that 10 essential oils (including lemongrass, eucalyptus, peppermint, and orange) were effective against 22 bacterial strains in laboratory studies. Lemongrass and orange oils completely inhibited 12 fungi, while peppermint oil eliminated 11 out of 12. A product that contains peppermint oil in an enteric-coated capsule is now available in health food stores. The capsule dissolves in the colon, where the peppermint oil should help kill off infections. HERP-EX, a blend of oils developed by Nature?s Grace (contact information is provided), is being used to successfully treat herpes 1 and 2. Patients are cautioned to research oils before using them.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

See all similar articles

Publication types

MeSH terms

LinkOut - more resources