Friday, March 5, 2010

Thyme Oil to Decrease Inflammation

New analysis shows that thyme oil may assist in decreasing inflammation, a condition thought to participate in the development of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and other health conditions. In a recently released analysis, researchers discovered that compounds in thyme oil may restrain COX-2, an enzyme known to encourage inflammation.
In lab assessments, researchers discovered that mant essential oils (including rose and eucalyptus) lessened COX-2 expression in cells by at least 25 percent. Thyme oil proved far more efficient, lowering COX-2 amounts by nearly 75 percent. Utilized in aromatherapy as well as numerous other forms of alternative treatments, essential oils are powerful components extracted from plants and herbs and have been used in the treatment of many health ailments.

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