How to use essential oils for viruses
Inhalation is the most beneficial way to use essential oils for a flu. You can inhale essential oils by sniffing the bottle directly or adding a few drops of oil to a cotton ball or handkerchief. This method helps clear your nasal passages so you can breathe better. The oils may also help you sleep better and de-stress.
You can also add a few drops essential oils to:
A diffuser, to clean the air
Dilute in a carrier oil and add to steamy bathwater
A carrier oil, for massaging the head, neck, or feet
A large bowl of hot water, for steam inhalation
Hot or cold compresses
Benefits
Benefits depend on the application and type of oil. For example, the menthol and cooling effects of peppermint oil may work better in a chest rub than in a diffuser. With topical applications, be sure to dilute the oil before applying it to your skin. You can use an ounce of carrier oil, such as coconut oil, for every few drops of essential oil.
Oil Benefits
lemon clears your nasal passages and allows for steady breathing
lavender relieves stress, fatigue, depression, and headaches
peppermint reduces coughs, sinusitis, and throat infections
thyme has antibacterial activity to help fight respiratory infections
eucalyptus reduces fevers and fights viruses
tea tree oil inhibits bacteria and fights infections
chamomile relieves cold and flu symptoms
clove (eugenol) has antiviral and antifungal properties to clean surfaces or air
cinnamon can clean surfaces or air
rosemary is a nontoxic way to clean surfaces or air
Hello Rachel,
Thanks a lot for this article. Do u recommend a specific blend with specific drops for the diffusers or inhalers for beginners like myself?
Thanks in advance.
Our current recommendation is to use a blend of eucalyptus, tea tree oil and cinnamon bark oil. This is what we use in our ‘healthy me’ blend of essential oils. You can put drops onto a tissue and breathe it in. You can put a few drops into a diffuser and you can also use them in a wax warmer but filling the saucer with water and putting a few drops into it. The warmer will heat the water and evaporate it. I would alsol put a few drops onto a mask if you choose to wear one. Hope this is all helpful and thank you for your comment.
Can we use a drop of olbas oil on the mask
Yes you can use Olbas oil on your mask. This already contains eucalyptus oil.
I got this blend yesterday and I love it. I put a few drops in my diffuser and immediately fell in love with it. Thank you x
We are really glad that you like it Joanne x
What is better approach for Prevention/reduction of possibility of inner damage during COVID-19?
Planning for periodical steam inhalation (twice or Thrice a Week) with 2drops of Lemon Oil, 2 drops of Peppermint and Mix of Thyme, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree. Clove(Eugenols ) say Total mix 10 Drops