The magic essential oil against winter ailments

Great specialist in the respiratory tract (it helps clear the bronchi), theeucalyptus essential oil radiated is both decongestant, antibacterial, antiviral, expectorant, anti-fever and stimulant of the immune system. It also relieves runny nose.

8 recipes against winter ailments

1. To relieve all ENT infections (viral or bacterial): 5 drops of radiated eucalyptus HE diluted in 5 drops of neutral oil (macadamia or sweet almond), in friction on the upper back, the solar plexus and the neck, to do in the evening at bedtime.
2. Unclog the nose: 5 drops of radiated eucalyptus EO in a bowl of hot water, to inhale for 10 min. Or 5 drops on a tissue.
3. Bring down the fever : 2 drops of eucalyptus EO in 1 c. c. of honey or on a neutral tablet, 3 or 4 times a day.
4. Calm an otitis (from 4 years old): 2 drops of pure radiated eucalyptus EO, applied around the earlobe, to be repeated 3 times a day, over a period of 5 days.
5. Soothe a sore throat: 2 drops of radiated eucalyptus EO + 2 drops of ravintsara EO, to be placed on a neutral tablet (or in 1 tsp of honey) then left to melt under the tongue, 3 times a day.
6. Calm a wet cough: 1 drop of radiated eucalyptus EO + 1 drop of spike lavender EO in 2 drops of neutral vegetable oil (sweet almond, etc.), to be applied by massaging onto the sternum and upper back.
7. Prevent the flu : 3 ml of radiated eucalyptus EO + 5 ml of ravintsara EO + 2 ml of niaouli EO: apply 5 drops of the mixture to the stomach, sternum, thorax and upper back, 3 times/ day.
8. Disinfect indoor air when a family member is sick: 10 drops of eucalyptus EO + 10 drops of Scots pine EO, diffused for about 10 min, 3 times a day.

Precautions to take with radiated eucalyptus EO

Of all eucalyptus essential oils (there are 4 main ones), it is the only one that can be used in children and even toddlers (but not before 4 years and 7 years for the oral route). On the other hand, it remains prohibited during first 3 months of pregnancy and at the breastfeeding women.

People with asthma should use it with caution in the respiratory tract (risk of irritation).

Its method of use

• To breathe/To diffuse
• Oral route
• On the skin

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