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Fight Colds and Flu with Essential Oils
Although essential oils are known primarily for aromatherapy, you would be surprised at the many different things that some of these oils can be used for. Did you know that you can fight colds and flu with essential oils rather than purchasing over the counter medications that sometimes do not work as you would like them to. Read further to find out which ones could relieve the symptoms of a cold or flu.
Thieves Oil– Thieves oil is a blend of clove, cinnamon bark, lemon, rosemary and eucalyptus. This essential oil is great for helping support your immune system. Just rub 3-4 drops of oil onto the bottom of your feet during cold and flu season. Thieves Essential Oil Blend 10ml
Frankincense Oil– Frankincense oil helps to support healthy lung function since it takes the tightness away. Just rub a drop or two onto your chest area at night. The oil will help open up your lungs and help to stop any wheezing you may have. Organic Frankincense Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Oil– Eucalyptus oil is a decongestant as well as an antiviral oil so it is great for treating cold and congestion. You can use this essential oil in a steam inhalation. The reason you want to use as a steam is that the steam along with the essential oil will help ward off bacteria, soothe inflammation and clear up your nasal passage. Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Rosemary Oil– Rosemary oil is an antimicrobial as well as an antiseptic so it is ideal for helping with cold symptoms. Rub the oil onto your temples along with your cheeks and nose. NOW Foods Rosemary Oil
Tea Tree Oil– Tea tree oil has several properties including antiseptic, bactericidal, expectorant and anti-infectious. To help with cold and flu symptoms, you can add the essential oil to a warm bath or use in a steam inhalation. Tea Tree Essential Oil-
Pine Oil– Pine oil is ideal for helping to not only clear your nasal passages but also for relieving congestion. It has several properties including expectorant, antiseptic and bactericidal. It is also ideal for clearing catarrh and relieving sore throat pain. NOW Foods Pine Oil
Lavender- Lavender oil is an antimicrobial and an antiseptic so it does a great job with colds and flu symptoms. Lavender essential oil helps to relieve colds and congestion. Lavender Essential Oil
Peppermint– Peppermint oil is an expectorant, antiseptic and antiviral so it helps to give you some relief from cold symptoms as well as congestion. NOW Foods Peppermint Oil
Thyme– Thyme oil is bactericidal and an antiseptic so it does well with cold and congestion symptoms. You can add the oil to a warm bath to get the best relief. Now Foods Thyme Oil
