01/03/2026
Essential oils are one of my favourite natural remedies to support the body, and luckily we have many reference studies to read through provided by researchers such as Dr Scott A. Johnson, who has decades of research within his incredible books.
Essential oils provide powerful mechanisms which can be used alongside standard treatments.
Have a look at the below reference study, showing natural compounds in Thyme, Cinnamon and Garlic that can support the body fighting off UTI and infections:
Did you know one of the most stubborn bacteria linked to urinary tract infections and cystic fibrosis is Pseudomonas aeruginosa? This dark-pigment–producing microbe is incredibly resilient. It can withstand attacks from the body’s own defenses and often develops resistance to antibiotics—making infections difficult to treat and slow to resolve.
That’s why this research caught my attention. A study looked at seven essential oils—clove bud, cinnamon bark, davana, thyme, fennel, garlic, and palmarosa—to see how they performed against P. aeruginosa. The standout oils? Cinnamon, garlic, and thyme.
These three demonstrated significant activity against the bacteria, including drug-resistant strains. Even more compelling, they didn’t just inhibit growth—they reduced the bacteria’s virulence (its ability to cause harm) and made it more susceptible to antibiotics.
In other words, they helped weaken a very tough opponent. This highlights their potential role as supportive tools—especially when we’re facing microbes that are increasingly resistant to conventional therapies.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11782693/
