Our Cold and Flu essential oil blend is packed with essential oils which can help soothe symptoms of colds and flu such as sneezing, stuffy sinuses, coughing, sore throats, excess mucus, headaches and sinus inflammation. Used daily it can also act as a first line of defense all season long! This is a must have in a nasal inhaler anytime you are flying on a plane, venturing into crowded places, or have a family member who is ill (both for protection and recovery). This powerhouse blend has been formulated specifically with essential oils known for their antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, anti-congestion and sinus soothing benefits!
How to Use: Place a few drops in a diffuser to clear the air in your home or office. Place a few drops in a nasal inhaler, your cupped hands, or a tissue and breathe in through your nose. Boil a pot of water and add a few drops of Cold and Flu Shield to the pot and breathe in the steam. Add 10 drops to a spray bottle filled with water to clean surfaces (test on delicate surfaces before use). You can add 2 or 3 drops to a carrier oil (such as jojoba) and rub under the nose (not in) or on the chest.
Why it works:
Ravintsara (Ho Leaf) essential oil is known for promoting respiratory health. Camphor plus its. other terpenes, have antiviral and antibacterial properties. It is often used to help relieve symptoms from colds and coughs. May provide help fend off bronchitis and sinusitis. Plus, it provides excellent immune support against colds and flus.
Eucalyptus essential oil terpenes and monoterpenes have antiviral and antimicrobial properties: Eucalyptus oil can also help fight viruses and respiratory problems like bronchitis. Natural Decongestant: Inhaling eucalyptus oil vapor can help clear nasal passages. Expectorant Properties: Eucalyptus oil can help loosen phlegm and act as a mucolytic.
Lemongrass essential oil can help fight bacteria, viruses and airborne illnesses like the common cold, especially when used in a vaporizer, nasal vapor inhaler or diffuser.
Peppermint essential oil can be a beneficial decongestive agent. The menthol in peppermint oil can help shrink swollen nasal membranes and loosen mucus in the lungs. Peppermint oil can also help soothe sore throats and quiet coughs as well as aid in fever reduction.
Rosemary essential oil is your ace in the hole when it comes to winter illnesses. especially those of the respiratory and bronchial system. It also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, bronchial decongestion, nasal decongestant, cough, mucolytic, sinusitis, cold and flu symptom relief properties.
Thyme essential oil is an antibacterial and antiviral. Several of the terpenes and monoterpenes in thyme, including thymol and carvacrol, which account for its aroma, its expectorant effects, and for its inhibition of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Sage essential oil may help with cold and flu symptoms because it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Sage is often called the "mouth and throat" plant because it can help with sore throats, coughs, and sinus congestion.
Star Anise essential oil's terpene Shikimic acid, is known for its antiviral, anti-cold and anti-flue properties. So much so shikimic acid is also used to produce pharmaceuticals like Tamaflu which is used to treat influenza. Star anise oil's expectorant properties can help with congestion, coughs, and other respiratory issues.
Oregano essential oil's terpenes carvacrol, terpinene, thymol and cyamine have antibacterial (especially staph and strep) properties. It is also excellent in its hydrosol form for nebulizers to aid with lung illnesses.
Ingredients: Essential Oils Ravintsara, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Anise, Sage, and Oregano.
It's important to note that while Cold and Flu Shield Essential Oil Blend offers many potential benefits, individual responses may vary. Always dilute with a carrier oil when applying it to the skin and consult with a healthcare professional or aromatherapist if you have specific health concerns before using it for therapeutic purposes, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
