There are plenty of beneficial essential oils for cold and flu relief on the market.
Since we changed our diet several years ago, we have jumped off the cold and flu hamster wheel. I am not saying that we don’t get sick every so often, but we no longer cycle through from one cold and flu virus to another.
For the typical cold and flu symptoms, I always recommend trying elderberry syrup first to stop it in its tracks, adding a zinc tablet if necessary to yogurt for an extra boost. Also, a really high dose of vitamin D really helps. There have even been a few studies supporting the use of vitamin D to bypass contracting COVID-19.
But, I still find that essential oils are quite helpful when facing the cold and flu bug. Some of them I diffuse into the air during the day and at night. Others I give to orally (see Essential Oil Antihistamine).
I do personally prefer and sell the Young Living Oils, but other more frugal brands which are pharmaceutical quality are Plant Therapy and Edens Garden, which you can purchase at these links. These brands do work, and I have used them extensively. Pick and choose which essential oils you have on hand, based on your family’s needs (and budget!).
Use Essential Oils For Many Things
You can use essential oils for so many things. They are multifaceted and work well in the body and in keeping your home sanitary and bug-free. Try some of these options before someone in your family gets a cold or flu bug.
Always have at least these three essential oils on hand
Try these five essential oils specifically for chest congestion
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Make your own thieves essential oil
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Try these roller blends for your family’s health and wellness
There are many more! These are just a few ideas you can use essential oils for.
Here are some beneficial essential oils for cold and flu relief
For General Congestion and Discomfort:
- Thieves (antibacterial and antiviral)
- Lemon (with honey for throat relief)
- Rosemary (helps clear breathing passageways)
- Melaluca (antibacterial)
- Peppermint (good for clearing congestion and can be rubbed on the chest)
- Eucalyptus (combine it with rosemary and peppermint to clear congestion and fight infection)
- R.C. (An inexpensive essential oil combination made by Young Living that contains 3 different eucalyptus oils)
- Respir-Aid (A Plant Therapy essential oil combination to break up mucous and open airways)
- Myrtle (for flu)
- Citrus (Any of these oils, including lemon, orange, or grapefruit will help detox your body)
You can use any one or a combination of these by diffusing them into the air or rubbing them on the feet, chest or back, or even the temples of the head or forehead.
For Fever Relief:
Try these beneficial essential oils for cold and flu symptoms or fever. Most are minty and help cool the body down.
- Peppermint (Provides a cooling sensation to help lower body temperature)
- Lavender (Mixed with eucalyptus in equal parts helps to cool the body down)
- Eucalyptus (An excellent cooling oil)
- Rosemary (An antibacterial and cooling oil in one)
- Tea tree oil or Melaluca (Antifungal and can be mixed with peppermint or eucalyptus)
These can be applied to the forehead, temples or back of the neck, or even the bottoms of the feet. You may also wet a towel or rag in water, mixed with these oils to apply to the neck and forehead to assist in cooling the body)
For Headache:
- Peppermint (Opens up sinus passageways and is a cousin to menthol)
- Rosemary (Also very cooling)
- Lavender (Added to one of the other cooling oils provides soothing tension relief, and may even put the body to sleep)
- Deep Relief ( A cooling brand by Young Living)
You can apply these beneficial essential oils to the temples, forehead, or back of the neck for relief.
Boost Your Beneficial Essential Oils with…
Finally, you can also add any of these beneficial essential oils to a glass of water, and add stevia for a healthy way to boost fluids during any illness.
Not only will you find immediate relief, but using natural methods boosts your overall health and the health of your family.
Further, I always recommend using high doses of vitamin C (at least 1,000mg twice a day) and vitamin D (at least 1,000 IUs a day) when sick. This boosts the body’s natural immunity to ward off cold and flu bugs.
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