Benefits of Aromatherapy for Cold & Flu

These are the most common contagious viral diseases, this is considered as a cause of low immune system. Recovering of immune system helps fight these diseases and can be recovered with proper rest, sleeping, Vitamin C intake, having plenty of water and avoiding sugar.

Common cold that also accompanies flue is nothing but a sensitive viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms are runny nose, depression, vomiting, fever, cough, irritation in nose, and sore throat. Some other symptoms can also form if the condition worsens, like sour throat which actually require some antibiotics and proper medical treatment.

Simply the causes for Cold and Flue are viral infections that can be spread through the air (person sneezing) or by other unhygienic things. However, some very common home remedies can easily fix this infection like for example paste of Garlic, honey and black pepper. Apart from this Licorice, Goldenseal, Echinacea roots make our immune system strong and fight viruses easily.

Aromatherapy has also proven to fight infections, boost immune system and eradicate toxins from the body. As we know essential oils are the core part of this therapy, so now we will how these oils (Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Pine, Orange, Basil, and Tea Tree) can be used to battle infection.

Massaging the throat, back and chest with a mixture essential oil and carrier oil is very relieving. Other way out could be Inhalation (with some warm water in a bowl and few drops of essential oil and inhale) and a vaporizer blend can be very effective to clear your throat, congestions and also make you stress free. Bathing is a good option to, but a warm water mix with few drops of essential oil can make wonder.