Essential oils are one of nature’s gifts to our health. Therapeutic grade oils are very concentrated and amazingly only take a drop or two to impart their healing values. Essential oils can be used in many ways. My favorite ways include diffusion, inhalation, massage, and in baths.
To diffuse an essential oil most effectively, you need to have a diffuser. The most efficient diffuser is an atomizing diffuser which breaks up the essential oil into tiny particles and casts them into the air. The diffuser I use is by aroma-ace and you can find it here. A good diffuser will allow you to set intervals of running time so you can breathe in goodness throughout the day!
Inhaling essential oils can be done using a nebulizer, or my preferred and simplest method, a facial steam. Simply pour hot water into a bowl, add a drop of essential oil, and cover your head and bowl with a towel. Close your eyes and inhale the delicious steam!
The other two ways of using essential oils are fairly self-explanatory. When using them in massage, make sure to dilute a drop or two in a bit of olive, coconut, or other oil. For a bath, add 3-5 drops and swish it around before climbing in to enjoy.
Below, I have listed 6 essential oils that will help you keep a healthy home this winter. They all have antiseptic properties and some even help build leukocytes which are the body’s protector cells. Having a strong immune system is your first defense against the cold and flu season!
Tea Tree
Tea Tree oil has strong immunostimulant properties making it vital during the cold and flu season. Tea tree oil will help your body to be stronger against viruses. It also has antiseptic and anti-infectious properties. It blends well with lavender, rosemary, sages, lemon, chamomile, ginger, and spruce.
Lemon
Lemon oil stimulates the formation of leukocytes which are part of the immune system, protecting the body from disease. Lemon oil is also antiseptic, antiviral, and anti-infectious. It helps keep the lymphatic system healthy and it blends well with most other oils.
Rosemary
Rosemary oil is a stimulant of the glandular system, respiratory system, and vital centers. It is an antiseptic. It blends well with spruce, lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, and sages.
Lavender
Lavender oil is an antiseptic and stimulant of the respiratory system and vital centers. It is good for sanitation and as a disinfectant. Lavender blends well with most other oils.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is an antiseptic and is enhances the efficiency of the respiratory system. It is helpful in reducing mucous and phlegm. Eucalyptus is good for sanitation and as a disinfectant. It blends well with basil, sages, lavender, hyssop, rosemary, lemon, thyme, chamomile, spruce, fir, tea tree, and frankincense.
Chamomile
Chamomile is another immunity booster and stimulates the formation of leukocytes. It’s calming properties help reduce stress, which in turn, strengthens the immune system. It blends well with many other oils.
Essential oils gently and effectively bring health into your hands! Make sure to purchase from reputable companies and organic when possible. Most of my essential oils I purchase from Mountain Rose Herbs and DeSensua. I have also used Rocky Mountain Essential Oils. Another fantastic benefit of using essential oils is that most oils are useful for several different purposes!
Essential oils can be a vital tool for health! But, it can be difficult to know which oils to choose for different situations. I can help take away the guesswork. Right now, I am offering a printable of my favorite essential oils for several different areas of health. It’s called Essentials on Essential Oils. This is a one page printable that is a handy reference to hang on your fridge or post near your medicine cabinet. It will give you great ideas for how you can incorporate essential oils into your life! You can get yours here!
Yours in Health,
