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Autumn and winter are already inextricably associated with recurring infections. However, instead of reaching for drugs right away, it is worth trying more natural ways to fight the disease. Essential oils can help. When and how to use them?
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are fragrances obtained from different parts of plants – stems, seeds, roots and flowers. Their properties have been used for 5 thousand. years, initially in India, Egypt and Macedonia, and later around the world. Now they are widely used in cosmetics and natural medicine.
It is the volatility of the oils that makes them have such a characteristic, intense fragrance. You have to remember that natural essential oilsproperly obtained, they must not be greasy. If they are, we can be sure that we are dealing with a chemical substitute. Importantly, the oils dissolve easily in alcohol and fat, but do not dissolve in water.
However, the multitude of types of oils makes it difficult to figure out which oil is best for a given problem. We advise which oils will work in the case of upper respiratory tract infections.
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Essential oils for runny nose
Runny nose, or rhinitis, is a condition in which pathogenic systems lead to the development of inflammation in the nasal mucosa. As a result, the mucosa begins to produce more secretions than usual, making it difficult to pass and obstruction of the nasal passages. We start to sneeze, the nasal discharge is thin and the sense of smell and smell is impaired.
Such ailments can effectively make life difficult. And while it is said that untreated runny nose lasts a week, and the treated person for seven days, it is worth trying to get rid of it in order to be able to breathe again. Eucalyptus oil will prove to be the most effective in the case of a runny nose.
It is obtained from the fresh leaves of the eucalyptus tree. In addition to the fact that it dilutes the secretion in the nose, it also acts on the source of the disease, neutralizing bacteria and viruses. Eucalyptus oil it also helps to cough up the mucus that has already drained down the throat.
How to use eucalyptus oil? It is worth preparing inhalation. Put a few drops of the oil into a bowl with hot, steaming water. Then we lean over the vessel so that we can freely inhale the steam through our nose, and put a towel on our head. In this way, inhalation will be more effective and we will get rid of the runny nose faster. Bubble – bath lotion for children against colds contains eucalyptus oil, therefore it is perfect for an inhalation bath.
Another way to the use of eucalyptus oil In the treatment of a runny nose, soaking a cotton ball with it and putting it under our nose when we feel that it is getting harder and harder to breathe. We can also pour a few drops of essential oil into a home air humidifier. Remember, however, that this can only be done in equipment that can be used to carry out aromatherapy. This information can be found in the instructions for use of your humidifier.
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Essential oils for sore throat and cough
Sore throat is one of the first symptoms of a developing infection. It is usually caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It can make it difficult to swallow, prevent you from sleeping, and even make you cough up. When the throat hurts, it is difficult to eat, drink and sleep, because the cough associated with a sore throat increases, especially when lying down.
The most effective for a sore throat will be sage oil. The oil can come from both sage and clary sage. The ingredients contained in sage oil have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. For this reason, sage oil not only relieves pain, but also removes its source.
How to use sage oil? The best way to getting rid of sore throat with the help of sage oil is to apply a rinse. Pour a few drops of the oil into a glass of boiled warm water. Rinse your throat with the prepared mixture for about 30 seconds. After this time, the substance is spewed out and the activity repeated. It’s a good idea to pour a few drops of sage oil into the air humidifier and turn it on overnight. Steam with oil particles will reach the throat. It will fight the infection and moisturize the throat while we sleep.
- Try the Loffme cherry stone and rosemary hot water bottle, which warms you up and smells beautiful.
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Essential oils for clogged sinuses
First comes a runny nose. Then it starts to bother us constant headachewhich worsens especially when moving and leaning. If you ignore your condition, the problem will get worse and treatment will become much more difficult. There are no jokes with the bays, so you have to deal with clogged ones right away.
For clogged sinuses, a mixture of several essential oils is best: eucalyptus, rosemary, anise, and thyme. Mix 10 drops of each type of oil and mix thoroughly. Then pour hot water and a few drops of the prepared mixture into the bowl. Put a towel on your head and spend at least half an hour there. The longer the time, the more confident that the oil vapors will go as far as possible and unclog them blocked sinuses. This treatment should be repeated twice a day until symptoms disappear. Also try pine oil, which is found in the resinous mazidle on the gulfs offered by Herbal Island. The liniment naturally warms up and liquefies the secretion, making it easier to remove.
The use of a combination of oils will irritate the nasal mucosa, leading to the production of more secretions, which will facilitate its excretion. The secretion in the respiratory tract will also be thinned. In addition, they have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. You can start using the mixture of oils in the early stages of the disease by dropping them into an air humidifier. We recommend BIO cold balm with Propolia BeeYes propolis, whose essential oils aid breathing.
Nebulizations are useful in treating a runny nose. Use the inhalers that you can find at Medonet Market, for example the Nebulizer – Neno Sente Compressor Inhaler or the Neno Bene Mobile Nebulizer.
Contraindications to the use of essential oils
You have to remember that essential oils are natural substances. This means that they can irritate and provoke allergic reactions. Therefore, under no circumstances should you use essential oils internally, and be careful not to swallow them when using a sore mouth rinse. In some cases, inhalations with oils in the main role may also turn out to be dangerous for some people. We are talking about patients:
- suffering from tuberculosis;
- suffering from angina;
- with high fever;
- with circulatory and respiratory failure.
If you can’t use essential oils, reach for herbal infusions. A runny nose and clogged sinuses will be helped by, for example, degumming – a mixture of herbs with eucalyptus, mint and thyme.