Do
you have any ‘go to’ techniques when your throat feels sore or
you are starting with a cold or flue?
Maybe
you start drinking many cups of tea when you first feel that tickle.
Maybe
you drink hot water with lemon and honey. One of my favourites, with
some fresh ginger. Or you may have some favourite herbs.
Well
I have another thing you might want to add to your approach.
Essential
oils are amazing when it comes to supporting immunity against colds
and flu.
Winter
is a prime time for viruses. Fortunately essential oils offer us
powerful ways to stay healthy.
There
are many essential oils that can combat microbes and support health
at the same time, but you don’t need a huge collection.
There are
five powerhouse oils that you can make so many blends with.
TREE
TREE
LAVENDER
EUCALYPTUS
FRANKINCENSE
SWEET
ORANGE
For
children reduce the oil count.
Their systems are more sensitive and
they are smaller than adults.
So
breathe deep and enjoy the winter.
I
have another suggestion that you might want to add to your sore
throat approach,
It’s
a lotion you can apply to your neck, chest and throat.
It’s made
with essential oils that are good at calming
inflammation and
reducing infections:
Hemlock,Tea Tree, Opopanax and Black Pepper.
1oz.
(28gr.) unscented lotion
6
drops of Hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis)
4
drops Tea Tree
3
drops Opopanax
2
drops Black Pepper.
Make
this blend in a 1oz. (30ml) glass jar.
Put the lotion into the jar,
then add the essential oils.
Stir gently with the handle of a
stainless steel spoon.
Rub
the lotion into your throat and back of neck, when you have a cough ,
or when your throat feels sore, itchy and tickly.
Apply as needed
several times a day.
(
Recipe courtesy of Andrea Butje. 'The Heart of Aromatherapy')
Have
a healthy winter!
Let
me know any other hints and tips you may have.
Until
the next time.
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