Aromatherapy for Colds

Colds are no fun. I have one as I am writing this. But there are ways we can use plants and essential oils to help us feel better. Below are some essential oils, ingredients, and ways to use them for self-care when we are sick.

Cinnamon — Cinnamon is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal. Use it for digestive discomfort. It contains antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects, and helps reduce blood pressure.

Eucalyptus — Eucalyptus is decongestant, anti-bacterial, and antiviral. It is useful for pain and itching, chicken pox, cold sores, shingles, and arthritic pain.

Ginger — Ginger helps rigidity in the body such as arthritis or muscle stiffness and tension. Use it for the digestive system and colds.

Lavender — Lavender is antibacterial, sedative, insect repellent, soothing, and calming. Use it to help nervous tension and mild anxiety.

Lemon -Lemon is antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, and tonic. Lemon helps defend against infection, oily skin, digestive system, and stimulates focus

Lemongrass -Lemongrass is antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, deodorant, nervine, and tonic. It tightens and tones skin and connective tissue. It is useful for soothing headaches. It is uplifting and energizing and good for concentration.

Peppermint — Peppermint is useful as a stomach/digestive remedy. It is antispasmodic and a stimulant. It clears the head. It helps with travel sickness, sinus congestion, and…