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For Common Ailments, Uses of Essential Oils

Clear your throat now: 5 essential oil cures for sore throat

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Aromatherapy can be used to clear a variety of ailments and sore throat is one of them. Yes, you can cure your sore throat infection through remedies made using essential oils. It is said that many European singers preserved their voices for centuries using essential oils and herbs. This article will throw light on the tested and proven sore throat remedies prevalent in aromatherapy.

Sore throat cause: Sore throat happens due to bacterial infection. Sometimes it can be a result of a lot of yelling, singing, talking or constant and aggressive use of voice box. The throat can be inflamed by bacteria that often it becomes difficult to even swallow food. Sometimes the voice box is infected, leading to laryngitis which impairs speech and makes it difficult to talk. Though sore throat is a very common condition, it can be a painful experience to contend with. Ancient singers, musicians and speakers knew that herbs mixed with honey can be a good remedy for sore throat. They kept their voices immaculate only using herbal and essential oil remedies.


Essential oil blends for sore throat: Essential oils can help with ready-made, no-side effect remedies for sore throat. It is better that you get to know a little about oil blending, extraction etc. before trying out these remedies. This is because, throat is a sensitive part of the body and hence should not be dabbled with anything and everything. Below are a few remedies or sore throat treatments with essential oils:

1. Marjoram herb: One of the most popular sore throat and laryngitis cure is marjoram and herbal tea sweetened with honey. Like the herb, the Marjoram oil is also a great killer of bacterial infections. It is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and a good choice to treat throat problems.

2. Essential oils for gargling: You can choose from a wide range of essential oils, but these are the most useful ones – Sage, Hyssop and Thyme. You can gargle or spray any of these oils into the throat. When such antibacterial oils come in contact with bacteria in the throat, the relief is immediate. However, it is always better to avoid oils in high concentrated states as they can even harm or cause rashes in the throat if you are sensitive to aromatherapy. In case of emergencies, you can dilute a few drops of essential oils in 2 oz of water and then, spray it directly. Other essential oils for sore throat include Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood and Tea Tree.

3. Recipe for throat spray: You can prepare the below recipe and spray it on your throat for instant relief. Mix 4 drops of Marjoram oil with ½ cup of warm water and ½ teaspoon of salt and shake well. Let the salt dissolve and oils disperse before spraying or gargling. Gargle every half an hour during the initial stages and then use several times a day for betterment.

4. Recipe for neck wrap: You can try neck wrap if you have a swollen throat or unable to swallow or if your neck is stiff. A neck wrap reduces the swelling in your glands and keeps the bacteria away, till your throat recovers fully. Use 2 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of Bergamot, 1 drop of Tea Tree oil and 2 cups of hot water for the ingredients. Mix all of them with water. When the mixture is still warm, soak into it a soft cloth, preferably flannel and wring it out. Wrap this flannel around the neck and then, cover with a towel thin enough to hold the heat. Repeat this throughout the day, soaking again and again only in case of loss of heat in the cloth.

5. Aromatherapy steam: Passing through an aromatic steam too can be of help. Steam your voice through an aromatic oils Lavender and Eucalyptus. You will feel relieved instantly, but remember not to overstress your throat before full recovery.

For Common Ailments, Uses of Essential Oils

H1N1 and anti-viral essential oils: 4 things you need to know

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The H1N1 virus has caused a great deal of fear among people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the virus is contracted by the following sect of people in most cases: Pregnant women, babies from 6 months to young adults aged 24, people who have chronic respiratory illnesses or weakened immune system and health care personnel who are in constant exposure to the virus. The dreaded H1N1 virus or Swine Flu can be combated with essential oils. No, we are not talking about any miracle therapy, but the regular use of essential oils to keep such cold and flu viruses at bay.

H1N1 and essential oils: We bet you do not believe this. How can essential oils combat H1N1? No, we do not mean that oils can cure the flu, we only mean that oils can keep the flu at a distance from your body and treat you in case of symptoms. Apart from the several common things that you are supposed to use while in case of a H1N1 outbreak, you need your daily dose of essential oils to keep things in order. With essential oils, you can strengthen your weakened immune system and combat any disease with ease. Below are a few things you need to know on how to use essential oils for your benefit, especially in case of a threat of Swine Flu or cold or viral/bacterial attack:


1. Diffuse regularly: Regular, even daily diffusion of essential oils that are anti-viral or anti-bacterial can help. This would not just rid your environment off microbes, but will also cure your family of virus infections (at initial stages) if any. You can use anti-viral oils of a diverse kind: Anise, Basil, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Cajeput, Cypress, Coriander, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Kanuka, Lavender, Niaouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Ravensara, Rosewood, Sage, Tea Tree, Tea Tree Lemon, Thyme and Lemon Eucalyptus. Diffusing expectorant or decongestant oils can help cleanse the mucous microbes present in your living space. You can use oils like Basil, Black Pepper, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry, Kanuka, Marjoram, Niaouli, Oregano, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree Lemon and Thyme for this.

2. Room Mists: If you cannot set up a diffuser, you can use a room mist and fare well. You can create your own room mists and use oils that have anti-viral, anti-bacterial or anti-microbial properties. Though room mists do not spread the scent across an entire room, you can get sufficient scent to keep yourself safe and protected from flu viruses.

3. Hand Gel lotion with essential oils: Hand sanitizing is an important way to stay protected from cold or H1N1. Though commercial hand sanitizers help, nothing works for a long time like essential oil hand sanitizers. To make one, mix 2/3 oz of Aloe Vera or Jojoba oil with 1 ml of Ravensara, 1ml of Tea Tree and several drops of Vitamin E oil. If you feel Ravensara or Tea Tree is too medicinal, you can substitute them with Lavender or the earthy Manuka oil.

4. Surface Sprays: It is important to keep your surfaces germs-free. Essential oil surface sprays can help you do that. Be careful while spraying and do not use sprays or room mists on surfaces that are frequented by pets, on furniture, open beverages, collectibles etc. You can also use Inhalers and Chest Rubs made from essential oils to stay extra-protected from H1N1 or other flus.

For Common Ailments, Uses of Essential Oils

Sick as a dog? 5 essential oil blends for cold, flu and bronchitis

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When the seasons change, not just the landscape, even our bodies change. As we move to Spring or Autumn, we need to be prepared for the possible seasonal allergies that we can contract during the season. The shift in the weather, sudden drop or rise in temperatures, breezy climatic conditions – anything from everything can cause cold, flu or respiratory system related illnesses. Common cold is so common, yet the rigors you have to go through while experiencing it can be difficult for anyone. Intensity of your flu can depend on the effect of the virus and also the efficiency of your immune system. Essential oils can come handy in treating common cold or flu. This article will detail on how it is possible to completely cure yourself of cold symptoms with just a few oil blends.

Essential oil blends for cold and flu: Essential oils have therapeutic properties to cure you of cold-causing organisms and alleviating the symptoms of flu like congestion, headaches, body pain etc. Below are a few recipes that can be made at the convenience of your home:

1. For chest cold and cough: This blend has to be inhaled for better response. You can make the blend and add 4 to 5 drops of it to 18 oz of hot water. Cover yourself with a towel to inhale the blend without letting in external air or allowing the temperature to cool the blend. This sort of steam inhalation can help relieve your headache and cold congestion. To make the blend, combine 6 drops of Cinnamon with 6 drops of Rosemary, 6 drops of Pine and 3 drops of Thyme.

2. For seasonal allergies: If your nasal passage is completely congested, this blend can offer you instant relief. Blend together 4 drops of Eucalyptus, 4 drops of Chamomile, 3 drops of Anise, 3 drops of Lemon, 1 drop of Petitgrain and 5 ml of your favorite carrier oil. While bathing, use 15 to 18 drops of the blend in your bath water. You can even omit the carrier oil when you use a bath oil.

3. For flu, sinusitis and bronchitis: You can blend all these oils by adding them into a dark amber colored bottle and then shaking the bottle for gentle blending. To treat flu or bronchitis, mix 30 drops of Eucalyptus with 15 drops of Lavender, 12 drops of Pine, 6 drops of Marjoram and 3 drops of Thyme. When blended well, mix a few drops of the blend in a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam for about 5 to 10 minutes.

4. For prevention of cold and flu: Treatment of cold and flu is different from prevention of it. If you want to take precautions to prevent cold and flu, try this blend. To make the blend, use 5 ml of Lavender, 5 ml of Eucalyptus, 3 ml of Ravensara, 2 ml of Bay Laurel and mix together.

5. For cough: Frequent coughing can spoil your health and also irritate people around. To prevent the cough syndrome from spreading to everyone at home and to alleviate the frequency of your coughs, try this blend. Add Eucalyptus in a pan of water on low heat and put in a vaporizer or diffuser. The aroma will spread throughout your living space and enhance the health of everyone.