Summary

see also Infections to compare bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitical.

Infections can be from bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites.  Like bacteria some fungi can live on or in the body without detrimental effects.  Other types of internal fungi or those that are able to penetrate the barrier provided by the skin can become very uncomfortable irritants.  See other pages in this website for more details on common fungal infections.  Common fungal infections include:

•  Athlete’s foot

•  Candidiasis (yeast infection)

•  Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

•  Diaper rash

•  Nail fungus

•  Pneumonia

•  Ringworm

Note: A number of infectious diseases can be the result of bacterial, viral, and/or fungal infections.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends: 

The most common antifungal oils/blends are: ClearSkin, clove, lavender, melaleuca, Purify, rosemary, wild orange

Suggested protocols:

See individual health concerns for detailed protocols. 

Note that an infection can be the result of a variety of strains of bacteria, virus, fungus, etc. and that different oils may be more potent than others against a particular strain.  That is the advantage of some of the blends of oils such as ClearSkin, DigestZen, OnGuard, Purify.  These blends are made up of some of the most potent oils hence the blend when used will cover a much wider variety of potential strains.

Experiences and Testimonials of others

Protocols folks recommend for children

Diet and Nutritional complements to essential oils

What Science & Research are saying