Essential oils and Respiratory Infections
Essential oils have a very strong affinity with respiratory system and infections. These are the oils which from my research and experience inhibit a strong anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity on the respiratory system.
Anti-infectious essential oils can be utilized to prevent respiratory infections. Generally they are great to diffuse, in a personal inhaler and in a chest/upper back massage oil (1:1 dilution)
- Cistus
With over 250unique components Cistus Essential oil antiviral,anti-infectious, antibacterial, antimicrobial, astringent, immunemodulator/regulator, neurotonic and regulator of the parasympathetic nervoussystem.
According to research Eucalyptus essential oil exhibited strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory activities. The essential oil is also an expectorant and stimulates bronchial secretions.
Thyme (Thyme thymol) essential oil consists of over 55 differentcomponents and has a broad anti-infectious activity, especially good againstpathogenic activity and yeasts. Thyme essential oil is an immune stimulant andgood for bronchitis.
Distilled from the clove buds essential oils is analgesic,anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, broad-spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral, immunomodulatory, neurotonic, warming. Honest & Pure Germ Free synergy blends combines Clove with other essential oils which work together for best outcome.
Rich in Rich in the ester, bornyl acetate, and supported by monoterpenes Black Spruce essential oil is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious4, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, expectorant, immune stimulating. Black Spruce is one of the main components of our Forest synergy blend.
Some of the anti-inflammatoryessential oils are:
German and Roman Chamomile, Helichrysum, Blue Tansy, Sacred Frankincense, Melissa, Lavender, Black Spruce.
Written by Lena Isayev, B.A.,C.A.