HOWCAN ESSENTIAL OILS HELP MY ALLERGIES?


Straight up, essential oils won’t cure


your cold. Humans can splice genes and DNA test crime scenes, but as far as we know science still has no “cure” for the common cold. What essential oils can do is help with all those symptoms associated with the common cold and seasonal allergies! Oils can help clear your lungs and help speed healing, making them a great natural choice for dealing with symptoms. Many essential oils are very effective


at relieving the symptoms of allergies. Es- sential oils contain compounds that act like natural antihistamines to relieve inflamma- tion. This helps to soothe muscles and nerves in your respiratory system making it easier to breathe. The antimicrobial properties of many essential oils also help to remove the source of the allergen by killing off allergy-causing pathogens. Essential oils are a wonderful natural


remedy for dealing with seasonal allergies. They have a three-fold benefit - they can reduce inflammation caused by allergies, alleviate the symptoms of seasonal aller- gies, and support the immune system against environmental sensitivities.


WHICH ESSENTIAL OILS SHOULD I USE?


Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) The essential oil from lavender works


as a natural antihistamine and will help to reduce inflammatory allergic reactions in your body. Lavender is well-known as a natural cure for headaches but you can also use it to treat allergic skin reactions, insect bites, bed bug rashes, and hives. Lavender also has anti-inflammatory properties that make it an ideal essential oil to treat asth- ma.


For example, the journal Life Sciences


reported how the anti-inflammatory effect of lavender essential oil can treat the com- plications of bronchial asthma. The me- dicinal compounds in lavender oil help to inhibit the production of histamine and suppress inflammatory responses in the airways. The scientists described lavender oil as “an alternative medicine for bron- chial asthma.” You can also use lavender oil to treat


allergic skin reactions. A study from 2003 found that, as well as anti-inflammatory properties, lavender also helps to reduce


pain. In clinical trials, lavender helped to reduce skin irritation and speed up the healing process. By using lavender to help relieve the


symptoms of asthma and soothe inflamed skin, the calming effect of lavender on your mind will also help you get a good night’s sleep. This is good news for asthma suffer- ers because, according to Dr. Carol Der- Sarkissian on WebMD, asthma symptoms are often worse at night. Therefore, lavender oil is the perfect


essential oil if you suffer from coughing, sneezing, or wheezing during the night. All you have to do is put a few drops of laven- der oil on your pillow or inhale lavender oil before going to bed for a peaceful night’s sleep.


Chamomile oil (Chamaemelum nobile) or (Matricaria recutita)


Chamomile essential oil is a great al-


lergy remedy for a wide range of allergic reactions. Chamomile is another soothing herb that is known for its relaxing proper- ties. If you have itchy, red skin rashes or hives caused by allergies, then use chamo- mile oil for fast relief. Chamomile oil can do just as much to soothe itchy skin as it can do to calm your nerves. Inhaling chamomile essential oil can


also provide a calming effect on your re- spiratory system if you are suffering from sneezing, blocked sinuses, or excess phlegm. Also, if you have an upset stomach,


abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting caused by an allergic food reaction, then a soothing cup of chamomile tea will help to ease your discomfort. A review of the medicinal properties


of chamomile found that chamomile is effective in treating various inflammatory conditions. For example, chamomile oil is used to treat skin and mucous membrane


inflammation and can help to calm the respiratory tract. Inhaling chamomile in a diffuser can also help to relieve sinus head- aches and treat bacterial infections. A topical application of chamomile oil in a carrier oil can also help to alleviate atopic dermatitis (eczema). A study from 2010 found that chamomile oil helped to soothe symptoms of dermatitis and has an anti-histamine effect on the skin. Chamomile is the perfect essential oil


to relieve allergic skin reactions. People with asthma or those who suffer from hay fever often have outbreaks of dry, itchy patches of skin. So, you can use a topical application of chamomile oil in a carrier oil to soothe the discomfort of dermatitis.


Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Tea tree essential oil can help to rem-


edy allergic skin reactions by reducing inflammation and preventing infections. The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil can also be useful in destroying mold, fungi, and bacteria particles in the air, thus reducing symptoms of allergies at home. A study in Switzerland into tea tree


essential oil found that it has strong anti- microbial properties and is effective against a wide range of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Other studies have shown that tea tree oil is anti-inflammatory and clinical trials showed that tea tree oil reduces skin swelling thanks to its antihistamine effect. Rosalina has about 42% of the chemical constituent Linalool. This constituent helps give your immune system a boost, mini- mize the perception of pain, and help suppress coughing.


Cypress has 50% Alpha-pinene, which is helpful in warding off seasonal threats and shortening the length of an illness. It’s also helpful for relaxing the lungs and opening your airways. This offers optimal oxygen


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