Summary

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a bacterial infection of the lungs.  The bacteria may infect other parts of the body but the high levels of oxygen and blood in the lungs make them an ideal target location.  The bacteria is slow growing and it is highly resistant to pharmaceutical antibiotics.  Medical treatment usually takes some months and a variety of different medications are typically used once the lungs are infected.

Some have a latent TB infection meaning the bacteria is in the body but the body’s own immune system is preventing the disease from spreading, especially to the more susceptible areas.  Those with compromised immune systems become more likely to contract tuberculosis.  Until the 1980s, TB had become very rare.  With diseases that weaken the immune system becoming more common it too has also recently become more common.  Those with latent TB will not pass it on to others while those with active pulmonary tuberculosis are contagious.  The infection is spread through coughing, sneezing or other exchanges of air from the lungs.  While TB is contagious it does take prolonged exposure for it to be transmitted others. 

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a type of pneumonia.  Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and may be bacterial, viral, or fungal.  Tuberculosis infection is a particular bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that is very difficult to eliminate.  Information regarding pneumonia in general may also be of help if active TB is encountered.

Oils, blends & products recommended:

Oils & Blends:  cinnamon, frankincense, lemon, lemongrass, melaleuca, OnGuard, peppermint, thyme

Essential oils based products:

Also consider: cypress, lavender, Purify, rosemary

Suggested protocols:

The following are antibacterial/antiviral blends that have been recommended.  Put the oils in a 00 capsule and take at least 2 times per day.

Antibacterial/antiviral blend # 1        
     OnGuard (12 drops)        
     Oregano (6 drops)        
     Frankincense (2 drops)

Antibacterial/antiviral blend # 2        
     Melaleuca (10 drops)        
     Lemongrass (10 drops)        
     Thyme (5 drops)        
     Cinnamon (5 drops)   

Antibacterial/antiviral blend # 3        
     Cinnamon (10 drops)        
     Oregano (10 drops)        
     Lemon (10 drops)        
     Frankincense (2 drops)

A scientific study in Russia used peppermint through inhalation successfully. (see Science and Research tab)

Experiences and Testimonials of others

Samara - Does anyone have experience with TB?  

Jan - Because most essential oils have a broad spectrum of antimicrobial properties, they can be very effective against the spread of bacteria like TB.  Having OnGuard always as a prominent part of your air (diffused) and cleaning routine will help protect against the spread of TB.  By drinking lemon in water daily will help in raising the immunity in your body.

As far as how to combat TB if you already have it?  I have never personally had to use a protocol for that, however if it were me, I would consider oils good for viral and bacterial infection, like... OnGuard, Purify, cypress with rosemary and lavender.  Also oregano, frankincense, lemongrass, and melaleuca.

I would also suggest internal blends in a 00 size capsule like:

Blend 1        
     OnGuard (12 drops)        
     Oregano (6 drops)        
     Frankincense (2 drops)

Blend 2        
     Melaleuca (10 drops)        
     Lemongrass (10 drops)        
     Thyme (5 drops)        
     Cinnamon (5 drops)   

Blend 3        
     Cinnamon (10 drops)        
     Oregano (10 drops)        
     Lemon (10 drops)        
     Frankincense (2 drops)

Protocols folks recommend for children

Diet and Nutritional complements to essential oils

What Science & Research are saying

Use of essential oil of peppermint (Mentha piperita) in the complex treatment of patients with infiltrative pulmonary tuberculosis.

Probl Tuberk Bolezn Legk. 2006;(9):43-5;   [Article in Russian];   Shkurupiĭ VA, Odintsova OA, Kazarinova NV, Tkrachenko KG.

Abstract

The paper describes the effects of peppermint (Mentha piperita) essential oil inhaled by patients with infiltrative pulmonary tuberculosis in the penitentiary system. This procedure is shown to be most effective in infiltrative pulmonary tuberculosis in the phase of resorption of infiltrates and/or closure of decay cavities. The efficiency is determined by the rapid positive changes in a tuberculous process, which appear as a rapider regression of tuberculous inflammation, causing small residual changes. This procedure may be used to prevent recurrences and exacerbations of pulmonary tuberculosis.