Many plants have potent healing properties and have been used to combat disease for thousands of years. Now we tend to rely on antibiotics and modern drugs but these traditional remedies using herbs and essential oils are very effective, and often less dangerous. Modern science is now starting to research the powerful components of essential oils. I have studied aroma therapy for years, in fact that was my introduction to essential oils and led to my career as a natural perfumer. I originally used them to heal myself.  I have created a blend of the most potent antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal essential oils- eucalyptus, thyme, rosemary, lavender and tea tree, which I call Essential Defense 5. When essential oils are blended in certain ideal proportions their properties are enhanced and magnified, an effect called synergy. This blend is incredibly effective against colds, flu, sinus and chest infections. I have used it for years, never get a flu shot, and never catch anything. When you consider that I work with the public, and spend a lot of time touching and smelling people's hands and wrists during the intimate process of designing personal perfumes, that is pretty amazing. So I have decided to put it on the web site and share it with the world ( we had been selling it at the shop under the name Flu Defense). I think we need it now, in this dangerous new world of mutated viruses. See our Essential Oils page for more information. I hope it helps you and your family stay healthy during flu season and otherwise.