Essential oils smell wonderful, but they are more than just a pretty scent- many have very impressive medicinal benefits. Below are some suggestions of essential oil combinations that are particularly helpful during the winter months.
The amounts below are appropriate for use in an essential oil diffuser, like those we have available at the store, though the same ratios could be used for making a therapeutic balm or an atomizing spray, though you may need to change the quantity of oil depending on how much you’re making.
Sinus Blend for Relieving Congestion
Eucalyptus is amazing for opening up the sinuses, and is also extremely effective at killing airborne microbes when used in a diffuser. Camphor is also a great antiviral and antibacterial oil, and its vapors are great at reducing cold symptoms. Peppermint is very soothing and can calm irritated respiratory passages, so it’s a nice addition to this blend. The optional addition of cedarwood can help with calming coughs if they are accompanied by sinus congestion.
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
3 drops camphor essential oil*
2 drops peppermint essential oil
For sinus congestion with a cough, add 3 drops of cedarwood essential oil to the above blend.
*Do not use camphor topically on children, or in a diffuser for very young children.
Respiratory Blend to aid in Relieving Coughing and Purify the Lungs
Hyssop is a very purifying oil and is used to help with reducing excess mucus in the respiratory tract. Cedarwood can help to quell coughs and helps to reduce and loosen phlegm in the lungs when inhaled. Frankincense is useful for breathing problems including bronchitis and asthma, and anise helps to calm a cough.
4 drops hyssop essential oil
3 drops cedarwood essential oil
3 drops frankincense essential oil
2 drops anise oil essential oil
Antibacterial Brightening Blend
This is a nice fresh smelling blend which also helps to kill bacteria in the air- bergamot, lemon, and lemongrass also have very potent antibacterial qualities and smell very nice together. It also helps to freshen stale air in a home.
4 drops bergamot essential oil
4 drops lemon essential oil
4 drops lemongrass essential oil
Winter Sleep Blend
Many of us are congested through the colder months of the year, so this blend combines the power of eucalyptus with soothing lavender oil, which has been shown in a number of studies to be a very effective sleep aid.
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
“Thieves Oil” Purifying Blend
These are the combination of oils traditionally as a purifying blend for illness and immunity.
We have also begun carrying a premixed blend based on the legend of the four thieves called Nature’s Shield at the store. You can read more about the blend here.
5 drops clove bud essential oil
4 drops lemon essential oil
3 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
1 drops rosemary essential oil
Also on our website:
Disinfecting the Air with Essential Oils