Aromatherapy vs MRSA: Antimicrobial essential oils to combat bacterial infection, including the superbug

194 Pages·2014·0.72 MB·English

by  Maggie Tisserand

Aromatherapy
vs MRSA
of related interest
Essential Oils
A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice
2nd edition
Jennifer Peace Rhind
ISBN 978 1 84819 089 4
eISBN 978 0 85701 072 8
Aromatherapy
vs MRSA
Antimicrobial essential oils to combat
bacterial infection, including the superbug
Maggie Tisserand
LONDON AND PHILADELPHIA
This edition published in 2015
by Singing Dragon
an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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London N1 9BE, UK
and
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First published in 2011 by The Clarity Press
Copyright © Maggie Tisserand 2011, 2015
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eISBN 978 0 85701 191 6
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I dedicate this book to all victims
and sufferers of MRSA.
Past. Present. Future.
Medical Disclaimer
This book is not intended as a substitute for professional help. If
your symptoms persist, you should consult a medically qualified
practitioner.
Contents
Acknowledgements 9
Introduction 11
Part One: MRSA 19
1. MRSA – World View 20
2. MRSA – Human Stories 32
3. MRSA in Animals 41
4. The Evolution of MRSA 51
Dr Jonathan L. Caplin, BSc, PhD, Senior Lecturer in
Microbiology, University of Brighton, UK
5. Microbiology Explained 59
Professor Valerie Edwards-Jones, Manchester Metropolitan
University, UK
Part Two: Antimicrobial Essential Oils 67
6. Tea Tree 68
7. Manuka 78
8. Thyme 91
9. Further Research with Essential Oils 103
10. Other Ways to Combat MRSA 113
Part Three: Appendices 121
Appendix I Facts and Figures 122
Appendix II Reasons for Antibiotic Resistance 126
Appendix III Risk Factors 128
Appendix IV Before Going into Hospital 133
Appendix V Essential Oils 142
Appendix VI Wound Care 149
Appendix VII Extra Reading 155
Appendix VIII International Agencies 157
Resources: Products 162
Resources: Services and Support 167
Glossary 170
References 176
About the Author 189