Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Essential Oil Compounds Show Blood Sugar and Antifungal Benefits
Nov 8, 2025
Discover how essential oil compounds from the Vicks plant can naturally regulate blood sugar levels by targeting the same enzymes as diabetes medications. Learn about its antimicrobial properties against drug-resistant fungi, providing a safe alternative for stubborn infections. The plant also plays a role in ecological wellness, improving soil health and repelling pests. Get tips on using the oil at home, cultivating the plant, and embracing a two-week challenge to enhance metabolic and skin health.
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Essential Oil Targets Glucose-Regulating Enzyme
- Compounds in Plektranthus neocylis essential oil bind an enzyme that regulates insulin-related hormones.
- This interaction can help keep post-meal blood sugar steadier by prolonging hormone activity.
Key Molecules Show Drug-Like Potential
- Specific constituents like citronellol butyrate, citronellol, and linalool showed strong activity in computer models.
- Their fat-solubility helps them cross cell membranes and reach tissues that influence glucose control.
Complex Chemistry May Reduce Resistance
- The oil contains over 30 bioactive compounds that act together on metabolism, immunity, and oxidative stress.
- This multi-compound profile may reduce the chance of resistance compared with single-target drugs.