Le DrDominiqueBaudoux¹, pharmacist, is one of the world’s best specialists aromatherapy scientist, author of numerous professional and popular works. It explains why and how some HE are champions in antibiotic therapy.

« At the pediatrician, 50% of consultations concern the ENT sphere, 20% the digestive sphere, 20% the skin area, 10% other ailments. Aromatherapy demonstrates excellence in these first two spheres, ie 70% of pediatric consultations. Excellence supported by a perfectly identified biochemistry, by a clinical experience of several decades, by an extremely abundant scientific literature and by a use in very old traditional medicine. “

Antiobiotherapy versus Aromatherapy

«The first question that arises concerns chemical antibiotic therapy and aromatherapy. The only common point between an antibiotic and a bactericidal essential oil is that the two remedies will destroy the pathogen. While the antibiotic will destroy a large part of the flora, even the good one, the essential oil will only attack unwanted hosts, and will allow the commensal flora known as saprophytic (the good one, the one that “benefits us” to thrive. “). The antibiotic acts blindly, the essential oils clairvoyant. How? ‘Or’ What ? It turns out that the fetus in its mother’s womb receives aromatic information from its conception through maternal nutrition. These molecules are part of his natural environment and his genius will recognize them when they come to help him overcome the disease.

We can say that plants and their essential oils are therefore part of the genetic heritage of the unborn baby. A symbiosis, a collaboration, will therefore be possible, by mutual recognition of living things. We still do not know much about these exchanges but we know today that, unlike antibiotics which, by grossly destroying the flora, induce an immunodeficiency, EOs provoke a stimulation of immunity, thanks to their respect for the Saprophytic flora, they are also, as such, said to be bifidogenic since they have the power to boost the good flora, and thereby immunity. “

While the antibiotic takes the patient down a downward spiral (attack on the flora all over the place, decline in immunity, installation of a new microbe, relapse, etc.), EOs make it possible to establish the reverse pattern (attack of the pathogen , restoration of the saprophytic flora, immune reinforcement, end of chronicity, etc.). Note also that today, there is no resistance to pathogens as is the case with antibiotics. 

In what form ?

The suppository is the royal route for children: before 5 years old, it is difficult to envisage using the oral route, because the child is not able to swallow a small capsule, and the syrups often taste too strong. if we want to be efficient. 

The rectal route is ideal and has several advantages: the braking digestive action linked to the action of enzymes and gastric and intestinal juices is bypassed, the hepatic filter is avoided, the suppository therefore preserves the molecular integrity in the flow blood. For ENT diseases, the rectal route is to be preferred, since we are on the lung meridian. In addition, the components of EOs being volatile, the lung target is particularly suitable for them. 

The suppository allows a perfect dosage (unlike, for example, an antibiotic which is sometimes largely vomited and for which we do not know the dose ingested) and is easily administered in case of nausea, fever when the digestive sphere requires rest , and even when the child is sleeping. This mode is also recommended for adults or the elderly who sometimes have more difficulty with the oral route, because the digestive function is more sensitive.

The recommendations 

• The most recommended EO of ravinstara (anti catarrhal and anti viral), EO of palmarosa (antibacterial and antiviral), EO of rosemary CT with verbenone (fludifying of the mucous membranes), EO of cypress of Provence for cough. These EO have no contraindication.

• For ENT infections of the upper respiratory tract (nasopharyngitis, ear infections, tonsillitis, etc.) the treatment will last 5 to 7 days, with 3 to 4 doses per day. In case of bronchitis: 3 to 4 doses per day but 10 days of treatment. 

• It will be useful to remember that for children, EO will always be diluted: maximum 30% EO for 70% HV or other excipient; some oils can be used without risk in self-medication, others require to be handled with knowledge and precaution. In the event of a skin reaction or allergic risk, treatment should be interrupted. EO cannot be applied to internal mucous membranes: ears, nose, eyes for example. If improvement in symptoms has not occurred within 24 hours, a doctor should be consulted. ” 

Raïssa Blankoff, naturopath-aromatherapist www.naturoparis.com

HE: essential oil

HV: vegetable oil

Baby: up to 30 months

QSP 10ml * (sufficient quantity for): supplement up to 10ml

Source: Source: Dr Dominique Baudoux, pharmacist aromatologist, international expert. Chairman and CEO of Pranarôm (Belgium), author and lecturer, teacher.