Cold is caused by virus. When our immune system is low, our defense mechanisms will be weaken, this is when the bacterial or virus infect the body and we “catch” cold.

Colds typically peak within 2 ~ 3 days’ time. Early treatment and prevention are best to approach to cold symptoms. Cold normally effect the upper respiratory tract. Below aromatherapy essential oils recipe is focused on the nose and throat.

Cold and Flu Relief

4 drops Hyssop essential oil

3 drops Rosemary essential oil

3 drops Peppermint essential oil

3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

3 drops Lemon essential oil

Combine all the essential oils in an amber bottle.

To use as inhalation, Pour 4cups of hot water into a bowl, add 3 or 4 drops of the combined essential oils.Hold face 8 inches over bowl, cover head with towel to tent form, Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 ~ 10 minutes. 2~3 times a day. After each treatment, remember to cover up neck and chest with towel or blanket and take a rest.

To use as aromatic bath, filled up hot tub and 8 drops of the combined essential oils, soak for 15 minute. In within, inhales deeply and slowly. After bath, cover up with blanket and rest for half an hour.

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Although cough is annoying, it is the nature reflex that keep your throat and airway clear. It is one of the way your body heal.

However, excessive coughing may means you underlying disease, you should see your physician for a thorough evaluation, as this can be warning sign of a serious underlying condition.

Here is aromatherapy essential oil recipes of cough healing.

1. Aromatic Chest Rub (for moist coughs)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

12 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

8 drops Hyssop essential oil

4 drops Rosemary essential oil

Mix the essential oils in with the vegetable oil. Store in amber glass bottle and labeled. Massage upper chest, lower neck, both front and back. Inhale essences from hands several time before washing. Use twice a day.

2. Aromatic Chest Rub (for dry coughs)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

12 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

8 drops Hyssop essential oil

3 drops Pine essential oil

Mix the essential oils in with the vegetable oil. Store in amber glass bottle and labeled. Massage upper chest, lower neck, both front and back. Inhale essences from hands several time before washing. Use twice a day.

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Bad breath or “halitosis” is a common ailment if we have poor digestive system. Patient who suffer from diabetes, kidney related problem, cirrhosis of liver, stomach ulcer, lung cancer, as well as people who facing digestive system problem, will have significant changes in breath odor.

Beside medicine treatment, easy and effective mouthwash is all we need. Peppermint essential oil is best known for its beneficial effect on the digestive system, most notably for bad breath. That’s why many oral care products, including mouth spray, mouth washes, tooth paste even candies incorporate mint flavour!

We will surely Kiss “bad breath” away with the below mouthwash recipe.  Shake well before each use and swish for 30 ~ 60 seconds.

Mouthwash recipe

1 cup distilled water (or sage herbal tea)

1 teaspoon raw honey

Peppermint essential oil 2 drops

Spearmint essential oil 2 drops

Anise essential oil 1 drop

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)