Aromatherapy Blog - Natural Remedes for Coughs Colds & Congestion Using Essential Oils

Cough's colds, flu's and congestion happen to us all. Once one person in the family gets it first, then it's total wipe out. Every ones sneezing coughing and sniveling. Have you noticed that it's always at the most inappropriate time. Just before a big exam, a job interview or a serious work deadline. Cough's and colds get in the way of everything and leaves us aching drained and exhausted! I have found some awesome natural solutions using essential oils, that seem to stop every one else in the house from getting infected, and treat the symptoms of snotty nose, aches and pains, coughing and inability to breathe .

Did you know there are an astonishing 34 therapeutic essential oils that do just that?

Aniseed Essential Oil
Bay Leaf Essential Oil
Cajeput Essential Oil
Camphor Essential Oil
Caraway Essential Oil
Cardamom Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Celery Seed Essential Oil
Clove Essential Oil
Coriander Essential Oil
Cubeb Essential Oil
Cumin Seed Essential Oil
Dill Seed Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Ginger Essential Oil
Jasmine Absolute 3% in Jojoba Oil
Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil
Juniper Berry Essential Oil
Lavandin Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Mandarin Essential Oil
Marjoram Essential Oil
Methyl Salicylate Synthetic Wintergreen Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrtle Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Pine Essential Oil
Rose Essential Oil
Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Spruce Essential Oil
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Thyme Essential Oil

Aromatherapy - Chest & back massage rub, to ease aches pains and congestion.

3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
2 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
1 drop of Lemongrass Essential Oil
15 mL Calendula Oil (or carrier oil of your choice)

Mix all ingredients together into a clean empty glass bottle. Shake well to mix. Massage onto chest and back for 20 - 30 minutes for the best results.

Aromatherapy - Decongestant mist & pillow spray

30 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
25 drops of Pine Essential Oil
20 drops of Juniper Berry Essential Oil
20 drop of Lemongrass Essential Oil
20 drops of Cajeput Essential Oil
20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
15 drops of Myrtle Essential Oil
120 mL of pure water

Mix all ingredients in a clean spray bottle and spritz over your head 5-10 times, inhaling deeply with every spritz. This therapeutic essential oil blend can also be used as a pillow spray.

Aromatherapy - Air Diffuser : Stops the spread of illness (growth of micro organisms and bacteria.)

Diffuse this therapeutic essential oil blend, as soon as you recognize illness in the home or office. These powerful essential oils inhibit the spread of micro organisms and bacteria.

5 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
5 drops of Cajeput Essential Oil
5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
6 drops Mandarin Essential Oil

Mix together in a clean glass bottle. Shake well to mix. Diffuse continuously (day and night) using an air diffuser, to stop the spread of illness.

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Packaging bottles

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* This information is not a substitute for medication / medical advice and is not intended to cure, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Keep away from children at all times.