I am forwarding with permission from another list: Subject: protect against germ warfare
> With all the talk about germ warfare/plagues I thought you might find this > interesting. > > 3. You Can Beat Airborne Pathogens > > Diffusing Essential Oils > > Essential oils diffused into the atmosphere of your home will > create an effective killing zone against bacteria and viruses. > Nothing else even comes close to their effectiveness in killing > airborne microorganisms, they work that well. > > Documented in clinical studies both in France and in the U,S,, > essential oils are your best bet against a lethal microbial > invasion. Tests reveal essential oils are highly antibacterial, > antiviral, antifungal and antimicrobial, which means you can > create an infectious-free zone within your home (for a fraction > of the cost of a doctor visit). Best of all, diffusing is freely > available and an enjoyable experience Many of the oils are > fragrant and have calming effects on the human body. > > Our world is changing about us. Many new challenges lie > ahead which threatens our peaceful existence. Those who > prepare will be the ones who survive these challenges. > > Many people have come to me wanting to know how they can > protect themselves from airborne infectious pathogens when in > public places. The answer, while it may appear radical and > unbecoming, is to use a dust mask impregnated with several > drops of essential oils. > > Dust masks may be purchased in quantity (50 to a package) > at any industrial welding supply house. they may also be > purchased at discount home centers like Lowes, but they > will be packaged in smaller quantity. > > To use, simply drop several drops of oil onto the surface > of the absorbent mask and position the mask over your nose. > With a snug fit, incoming air must pass through the oil soaked > mask and through a small chamber of air within the mask. > This air pocket will be filled with volatilized oil, which will > work similarly to your diffuser at home. Using a mask in this > manner is untested, but the principle is the same...creating a > killing zone, and placing it between your nose and the outside > world. > > What oils should be used to protect our loved ones from > biological, airborne pathogens? Thieves blend > of essential oils is recommended. Thieves has been tested > and found to be highly effective against several deadly pathogens. > Oregano is another oil proven to be highly effective against > airborne pathogens
