The antimicrobial properties of
both volatile aromatic oils such as originum (oregano) oil and medium chain fatty acids such as lauric acid and its derivative monolaurin from coconut oil have shown promise in these studies.
Not exact matches
Essential
oils are subtle,
aromatic volatile liquids distilled from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, barks, leaves, and seeds.
Aromatherapy,, commonly associated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is the use of
volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential
oils (EOs), and other
aromatic compounds from plants to affect someone's mood or health.
The heat from the steam also makes the
oils more
volatile making them evaporate faster; this makes the oil more
aromatic which also gives the steam facial a deep and relaxing treatment.