27/03/2020
Hand Shield is a 100% NATURAL anti-microbial and anti-virus oil . It is a mixture of Eucalyptus oil, Oregano Oil, Coconut Oil and Colloidal Silver. It gives you maximum protection against all kind of virus.
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Characteristics and Benefits of each composition:
Eucalyptus Oil
The Health Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil
This essential oil is said to ease congestion and other cold symptoms
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) is an evergreen tree native to Australia but cultivated worldwide. It was first used by the Aborigines in the dry outback—they chewed the roots, which hold a high concentration of water. They also drank eucalyptus tea as a remedy for fever. As this use spread, eucalyptus became known as Australian fever tea.
The highly concentrated oil that's steam-distilled from the leaves of the tree has been used medicinally since at least 1788, when doctors reportedly noted the presence of the oil and began using it to treat chest problems and colic. In the late 1800s, its ability to promote sweating and clear mucus led to eucalyptus oil being prescribed for respiratory conditions including bronchitis, flu, asthma, and coughs. As word about eucalyptus oil spread, it began to be used in other ways, including as a liniment for tired, sore muscles, and to ease the pain of arthritis. Though the essential oil is still recommended today for a host of medicinal applications, its primary use remains the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, and symptomatic relief of colds and congestion of the upper respiratory tract.1
Like most essential oils, eucalyptus oil contains many natural components. But the key one is 1,8-cineole (aka cineole and eucalyptol), the compound that's responsible for its clean, sharp, slightly medicinal smell as well as its medicinal value. According to a 2010 review, eucalyptol has been shown to have strong antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal action, which may explain its traditional use as a treatment for respiratory ailments.2 That said, in a more recent study from 2018 that investigated the antibiotic activity of five essential oils, eucalyptus oil only showed weak activity against respiratory pathogens.
Health Benefits
Few of the proposed benefits for eucalyptus oil have strong science behind them, according to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database (NMCD), which rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence. Though promising, most evidence is considered preliminary. Here's a rundown on what's known so far about how eucalyptus oil can benefit health.
Cold and Respiratory Relief
You may know eucalyptus oil best from products like Vicks VapoRub, where it acts to clear your airways. At least one study published in 2012 found some benefit for a vapour rub (VR) containing camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus oil compared to a petroleum placebo when used on children at nighttime. Between treatment groups, researchers detected significant differences in improvement in cough, congestion, and sleep difficulty, with the VR group consistently scoring the best over placebo for cough severity, child and parent sleep difficulty, and combined symptom score. There was no effect on runny nose, and VR-treated children experienced some skin redness and burning.6
Eucalyptus oil is often used in the form of steam inhalation to help ease cold symptoms, though studies are needed to confirm the value of this use. When inhaled into the respiratory system, it's believed to reduce the muscle spasms that can narrow your airway and make it difficult to breathe. It's also said to be a gentle expectorant and to promote drainage from congested sinuses.
Bronchitis
In traditional herbal medicine, eucalyptus tea or oil is often used internally as well as externally over the chest. Both uses are approved by the German Commission E, the expert panel that evaluates herbal medicine, to treat bronchitis. This condition is a common inflammation of the lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs that often develops from a cold. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the journal Cough in 2013 confirmed that people with bronchitis may benefit from treatment with oral cineole. Over a period of 10 days, 242 patients received either 200 milligrams of cineole three times a day or a placebo. After four days of treatment, it was notable that the group treated with cineole showed significantly more improvement in symptoms of acute bronchitis, especially the frequency of coughing fits.7
Sinusitis
Cineole may help speed the healing of acute sinusitis, which often starts as a cold and then turns into a bacterial infection. In a 2004 double-blind study of 150 people with acute sinusitis that did not require treatment with antibiotics, those given 200 milligrams of cineole orally three times a day recovered significantly faster than those given a placebo.8
Asthma
Early research shows that eucalyptol might be able to break up mucus in people with asthma. While some people with severe asthma have been able to lower their dosage of steroid medications by taking eucalyptol, you shouldn't try this without your healthcare provider's advice and monitoring.9
Wound Healing
Topical ointments containing the oil have been used in traditional Aboriginal medicine to support wound healing, a use that modern science has investigated. A study from 2012 looked at the antimicrobial activity of eucalyptus oil against two pathogens, S. aureus, which is mainly responsible for post-operative wound infection, toxic shock syndrome, and food poisoning, and E. coli, which is responsible for urinary tract infections. Researchers found that the oil had activity against both bacteria.10 This type of antibacterial action may make eucalyptus oil an effective treatment for minor cuts and wounds, says herbal expert Michael Castleman, the author of "The New Healing Herbs." He suggests applying a drop or two of eucalyptus oil to a clean wound.11
Pain Relief
Like many essential oils, eucalyptus oil is being investigated for its use as a pain reliever. In a 2013 study, inhalation of eucalyptus oil for 30 minutes on three consecutive days following knee replacement surgery was effective in decreasing patients' pain and blood pressure.12
A eucalyptus-based ointment was found to increase circulation when applied to the forearms of participants in a small double-blind study published in 1991, which suggests that eucalyptus may temporarily ease minor muscle soreness when applied topically. Like menthol and wintergreen, eucalyptus is considered a counterirritant. It works by irritating the skin where it's applied, causing the skin to feel hot or cold.13
Oral Health
Early research published in the Journal of Periodontology shows that chewing gum containing 0.3 percent to 0.6 percent eucalyptus extract can reduce dental plaque and gingivitis, and improve bad breath in some people. Some dentists recommend diluting one drop of eucalyptus oil with olive or coconut oil and swishing in your mouth or applying one drop to your toothpaste before brushing.
Source;
https://www.verywellhealth.com/steam-inhalation-with-eucalyptus-essential-oil-88169
Oregano Oil
Oregano is a fragrant herb that's best known as an ingredient in Italian food.
However, it can also be concentrated into an essential oil that's loaded with antioxidants and powerful compounds that have proven health benefits.
Oregano oil appears to be useful both when consumed or applied to the skin.
Interestingly, it's an effective natural antibiotic and anti-fungal, and may also help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol levels.
What Is Oregano Oil?
Oregano oil comes from the leaves and shoots of the oregano plant.
Botanically known as Origanum vulgare, oregano is a flowering plant from the same family as mint. It is often used as an herb to flavor food.
Although it is native to Europe, it now grows all over the world.
Oregano has been popular ever since the Greeks and Romans used it for medicinal purposes in ancient times. In fact, the name oregano comes from the Greek words "oros," meaning mountain, and "ganos," meaning joy or delight.
Oregano oil is made by air-drying the leaves and shoots of the plant. Once they are dried, the oil is extracted and concentrated by steam distillation (1).
The oil contains compounds called phenols, terpenes and terpenoids, which have powerful antioxidant properties and are responsible for its fragrance (2):
Carvacrol: The most abundant phenol in oregano oil. It has been shown to stop the growth of several different types of bacteria (3
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These compounds are thought to underlie oregano's many health benefits.
Here are nine potential benefits and uses of oregano oil.
1. Natural Antibiotic
Oregano oil and the carvacrol it contains may help fight bacteria.
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are one of the most common causes of infection. They cause ailments including food poisoning and skin infections.
One particular study looked at whether oregano oil improved the survival of mice infected with Staphylococcus aureus.
Six out of 14 (43%) of the mice given oregano oil lived past 30 days, a survival rate nearly as high as the 7 out of 14 (50%) survival rate for mice that received regular antibiotics (6
2. May Help Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that oregano oil may help lower cholesterol.
In one study, 48 people with mildly high cholesterol were given diet and lifestyle advice to help lower their cholesterol. Thirty-two participants were also given 0.85 ounces (25 ml) of oregano oil after each meal.
After three months, those given the oregano oil had lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, and higher "good" HDL cholesterol, compared to those just given diet and lifestyle advice
Carvacrol, the main compound in oregano oil, has also been shown to help lower cholesterol in mice that were fed a high-fat diet over 10 weeks.
The mice given carvacrol alongside the high-fat diet had significantly lower cholesterol at the end of the 10 weeks, compared to those that were just given a high-fat diet The cholesterol-lowering effect of oregano oil is thought to be the result of the phenols carvacrol and thymol
Summary
Oregano oil has been shown to lower cholesterol in studies of people and mice with high cholesterol. This is thought to be the result of the compounds carvacrol and thymol.
3. Powerful Antioxidant
Antioxidants help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
It is thought that free radical damage plays a role in aging and the development of some diseases, such as cancer and heart disease.
Free radicals are everywhere, and are a natural product of metabolism.
However, they can build up in the body through exposure to environmental factors, such as cigarette smoke and air pollutants.
One study compared the antioxidant content of 39 commonly used herbs, and found that oregano had the highest concentration of antioxidants.
It found that oregano contained 3–30 times the levels of antioxidants in the other herbs studied, which included thyme, marjoram and St. John's wort.
Oregano also has 42 times the antioxidant level of apples and four times that of blueberries, gram per gram. This is thought to be mostly due to its rosmarinic acid content
Because oregano oil is very concentrated, you need much less oregano oil to get the same antioxidant benefits as you would with fresh oregano.
Summary
Fresh oregano has a very high antioxidant content that is much higher than that of most fruits and vegetables, gram per gram. The antioxidant content is concentrated in oregano oil.
4. Could Help Treat Yeast Infections
Yeast is a type of fungus. It can be harmless, but overgrowth can result in gut problems and infections, such as thrush.
The most well-known yeast is called Candida, which is the most common cause of yeast infections worldwide
In test-tube studies, oregano oil has been found to be effective against five different types of Candida, such as those that cause infections in the mouth and va**na. In fact, it was more effective than any other essential oil tested Test-tube studies have also found that carvacrol, one of the main compounds of oregano oil, is very effective against oral Candida (15
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High levels of the yeast Candida have also been associated with some gut conditions, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis .
A test-tube study of the effectiveness of oregano oil on 16 different strains of Candida concluded that oregano oil may be a good alternative treatment for Candida yeast infections. However, more research is needed
Summary
In test-tube studies, oregano oil has been shown to be effective against the most common form of yeast, Candida.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-oregano-oil-benefits-and-uses
Colloidal Silver
Colloidal silver is a popular alternative therapy.
Its advocates claim that it’s an effective treatment for all sorts of infections and diseases, ranging from the common cold to cancer.
Colloidal silver is the term used to describe tiny particles of silver suspended in a liquid.
Given their small size, a normal filtering process would not remove them.
The size of the silver particles in colloidal silver can vary, but some are so tiny that they are referred to as “nanoparticles.” This means that they are less than 100 nm in size and invisible to the naked eye
Before modern antibiotics were developed, colloidal silver was used as an all-purpose remedy for various infections and illnesses.
Recently, it has experienced a revival in popularity, with some claiming it can replace antibiotics or other medical therapies to treat bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
A smaller number of people also claim it can help treat illnesses such as Lyme disease, tuberculosis and even HIV/AIDs.
Those who use colloidal silver take it as a dietary supplement or apply it directly to their skin.
The solution can be found in various strengths, depending on how much silver it contains.
Summary
Colloidal silver is a suspension of silver particles in a liquid. It’s an ancient remedy that was once used to treat bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
How Does Colloidal Silver Work?
Colloidal silver is said to have broad antibacterial and antiseptic effects when taken orally or placed on a wound.
It’s unknown exactly how colloidal silver works. However, research suggests that it attaches to proteins on the cell walls of bacteria, damaging their cell membranes (2
This allows silver ions to pass into the cells, where they can interfere with the bacteria’s metabolic processes and damage its DNA, leading to the cell’s death.
It’s thought that the effects of colloidal silver vary depending on the size and shape of the particles of silver, as well as their concentration in a solution (5
A large number of small particles has a greater surface area than a lower number of large particles. As a result, a solution that contains more silver nanoparticles, which have a smaller particle size, may release more silver ions.
Silver ions are released from the silver particles when they come into contact with moisture, such as body fluids.
They are considered to be the “biologically active” part of colloidal silver that gives it its medicinal properties .
However, it’s worth noting that colloidal silver products are not standardized and may have serious side effects.
Commercially available colloidal solutions can vary widely in the way that they are produced, as well as the number and size of the silver particles they contain.
Summary
The exact way colloidal silver works is not fully understood. However, it’s thought that silver can bind to bacterial cells and damage their cell walls and DNA, resulting in cell death.
Potential Health Benefits
Some people claim that colloidal silver can help treat bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Antibacterial
Before the discovery of antibiotics, colloidal silver was a popular antibacterial treatment.
Test-tube studies have shown that colloidal silver can kill a wide range of bacteria
This has translated to its use in some healthcare products like wound creams, wound dressings and medical equipment
However, due to the risks associated with ingesting colloidal silver, the effects of doing so have not been tested as an antibacterial treatment in humans
Antiviral
Proponents of colloidal silver also claim that it can have antiviral effects in your body.
Some studies have suggested that different types of silver nanoparticles may help kill viral compounds
However, the amount of nanoparticles in a colloid solution can vary, and a recent study found colloidal silver to be ineffective at killing viruses, even in test-tube conditions
No studies have investigated the effects of ingesting colloidal silver on viruses in people, so it lacks evidence to support its use in this way.
Antifungal
Colloidal silver is also said to be capable of treating fungal infections.
One test-tube study showed it may stop the growth of some strains of fungi
However, many things can kill fungi in a lab, and this doesn't mean that colloidal silver can treat fungal infections in humans.
At the moment, there is little evidence to support the claim that colloidal silver is a reliable topical antifungal agent.
Additionally, no studies have investigated the effects of ingesting colloidal silver on fungal infections in humans.
Summary
Colloidal silver is claimed to have antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. However, there is currently no evidence that colloidal silver has any of these health benefits.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/colloidal-silver
Virgin Coconut Oil
Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil
Since it is not subjected to heat (or even if it is a very low heat), or sunlight, and is extracted from fresh (non-dried) coconuts with a different process of extraction, virgin coconut oil is certainly richer in benefits than ordinary coconut oil. It is higher in vitamin content, antioxidants (which are nil or negligible in ordinary coconut oil), minerals, medium-chain fatty acids, taste, fragrance, and even the amount of protein.
Source:
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/virgin-coconut-oil.html
