5 Essential Oils for the Cold Season
Essential oils and plants are very effective against the onset of colds and other winter diseases… They have many properties and sometimes work miracles against viruses. Before rushing into the pharmacy, try to cure small winter ailments with essential oils.
Many studies have shown that the most effective natural remedies for viral infections are essential oils. Some, extremely reactive, have powerful virucidal effects. A virtue that requires careful attention.
Essential oils to fight against viruses, flu and cold
The uses of essential oils are numerous. For the maintenance of the house, beauty rituals or health, do not hesitate to use them while respecting the precautions of use.
Many anti-viral essential oils are also antibacterial and often combine anti-inflammatory and stimulating properties for the immune system.
They can be used alone but also in synergy with others – according to their properties, to better act against viruses and avoid superinfection.
Essential oils against flu
Every winter is a flu epidemic. To protect themselves, some are vaccinated, others respect some rules of hygiene. Essential oils can also help us heal or protect against the flu.
Lemon essential oil, for example, is known to be an excellent antiseptic, bactericidal, and antiviral. As a result, it stimulates the immune system.
Grapefruit essential oil has antioxidant properties. It is also an excellent antiseptic and brings
These two essential oils are particularly recommended in case of flu. A few drops of one of the two in an essential oil diffuser cleans the air of a room and disinfect while stimulating the body.
Anti-viral essential oils
Attention, as a reminder, essential oils are often not recommended for pregnant women and should not be distributed directly in the room of the child if it is present in the room.
It is always better to seek the advice of a specialist, before healing with essential oils!
1. The essential oil of lemon
The No. 1 asset of lemon essential oil (Citrus limonum) is its ability to clean the atmosphere. Anti-infectious and anti-viral, this essential oil will allow you to eradicate small viruses that enter your home.
It is very valuable to clean the air of your home, your office or your room.
Warning: the essential oil of lemon is sometimes irritating for the skin!
2. The essential oil of ravintsara
The essential oil of Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum) is nicknamed “essential oil of winter”. Particularly effective in prevention, ravintsara is known to boost immune defenses: antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, it is a mouthful of flu.
3. The essential oil of tea tree
Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is particularly recommended for all ENT diseases, because of its antiseptic and anti-infectious properties. You can use it in the form of steam, massage on the neck (two drops) or in the bath.
It can also reduce redness due to cold weather and can be used in summer to repel insects.
Studies in Australia have shown a very positive action of the essential oil of tea tree to fight against the H1N1 virus.
Warning: Tea Tree essential oil is not suitable for pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy and children under 3 years!
4. The essential oil of marjoram with shells
The essential oil of marjoram with shells (Origanum majorana L.) helps fight against the viruses that affect the ENT sphere, but is also effective against viral or skin infections, such as shingles, chickenpox or psoriasis.
Anti fungal, it also helps fight against fungal infections. In cutaneous application, it is used pure or diluted in vegetable oil.
Warning: marjoram essential oil with shells is not suitable for pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy and children under 3 years!
Likewise, it should be avoided by people with asthma and epilepsy.
5. The essential oil of eucalyptus
The radioactive eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata) is an exceptional decongestant of the respiratory tract. Eucalyptus essential oil is particularly recommended in winter to counter various respiratory conditions and bronchitis.
It can, thus, be used by vapor diffusion, inhalation or tonic massage. Do you have a diffuser of essential oils? Spreading water vapor laden with eucalyptus essential oil in your room 10 minutes before going to bed will allow you to have a good night’s sleep, especially if you have a cold.
Warning: the eucalyptus essential oil is not suitable for pregnant women during pregnancy and breastfeeding and for children under 5 years old.
