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I wanted to share an interesting article that was passed on to me from a Young Living member.

According to the article, researchers in Greece are discovering the anti-microbial powers of essential oils—especially thyme and cinnamon. Those of us with Young Living don’t have to wait for empirical evidence to tell us that blends like Thieves® (cinnamon) and Ortho Sport® (thyme) have the optimal levels of Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ oils that work, but it is fun to see the rest of the world discover what we already know.

Click here to view the entire article.*

—Toby Palmer

Product Manager, Essential Oils

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I recently read some interesting research done on a variety of essential oils. The Journal of Food Safety reported that oregano and cinnamon have the best resistance to certain kinds of pathogens.

Researchers tested an experimental tomato-based film infused with essential oils to be used in various food packaging to ward against bacteria like e-coli, salmonella, and listeria. The study showed out of all the oils tested oregano and cinnamon had the best results in eliminating these dangerous bacteria on contact in vapor form. Researchers also tested clove and garlic essential oils with good results. Clove, as you know, is a key ingredient in Young Living’s Thieves® products.

Below are PDF links to the essential oil research:

• Spices and antimicrobial activities
• Spice essential oils in tomato films

Another recent study cited in the New York Times showed that cinnamon oil has antiseptic properties. View the entire article here.

If you haven’t tried Young Living Therapeutic Grade oregano, cinnamon, and clove essential oil, now is the time to discover their amazing benefits!

—Toby Palmer
Product Marketing