26/11/2025
🌱 🙏🏻 Aromatherapy For Cold and Flu season 🌱🙏🏻
🌿 1. Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
Why it’s helpful: Cleansing, clarifying, and supportive to respiratory comfort.Ways to use it:
🦋Steam inhalation: Add 1 to 2 drops to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and inhale gently for 5 minutes (keep eyes closed).
🦋Shower steam: Place 2 to 3 drops on the shower floor (away from direct water spray) for an aromatic boost.
🦋Diffusion: Use 3 to 4 drops in a diffuser to help purify the air and support clearer breathing.
🦋Tea Tree Balm (topical):Mix: 2 tablespoons carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, or shea butter)
🦋4–6 drops tea tree essential oil
🦋Optional: 2 drops eucalyptus or lavender (avoid if sensitive/asthmatic)Smooth a small amount onto the chest, throat, or upper back to support easy breathing and comfort.
🌿 2. Eucalyptus Globulus
Why it’s helpful: Known for helping open the airways and easing congestion.Ways to use it:
🌱Chest balm: Dilute 1 drop in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil (like jojoba or coconut) and apply to the chest or upper back.
🌱Room diffusion: Add 2 to 4 drops to a diffuser to support clearer breathing.
🌱Steam tent: Combine with tea tree or lavender (1 drop each) for a soothing inhalation.
🌿 3. Frankincense
Why it’s helpful: Grounding, relaxing, and supportive to deep, calm breathing.Ways to use it:
🌱Deep-breathing blend: Diffuse 3 drops frankincense + 2 drops lavender during rest or sleep.
🌱Topical comfort: Dilute and apply to the chest or throat area for soothing aroma and relaxation.
🌱Meditation support: Use during breathing exercises to ease stress and tension while recovering.
🌿 4. Sweet Marjoram
Why it’s helpful: Promotes muscle relaxation and comfort great for body aches.Ways to use it:
🌸Bath soak: Add 4 to 6 drops to a tablespoon of carrier oil or Epsom salts before adding to warm bath water.
🌸Massage blend: Dilute 2 to 3 drops in two teaspoons of carrier oil to soothe sore muscles.
🌸Bedtime diffuser: Combine with lavender to help wind down when feeling under the weather.
🌿 5. Lavender
Why it’s helpful: Calming, soothing, and supportive for rest something you need most during illness.Ways to use it:
🌸Sleep support: Diffuse 3 to 5 drops at night to promote deeper rest.
🌸Warm compress: Add 1 to 2 drops to a bowl of warm water, soak a cloth, and place it on the chest or forehead for comfort.
🌸Bath relaxation: Blend with sweet marjoram for a comforting nighttime bath.
💧 General Safety Tips
🩷Always dilute essential oils before applying to the skin.
🩷When using essential oils on children use a very weak 0.5 dilution in a carrier oil like coconut or grapeseed ,
🙏🏻Asthma caution:
🌱Eucalyptus can be too stimulating for sensitive airways and may trigger coughing or tightness in some people with asthma. Use gentle diffusion only, or avoid if it feels irritating.
🌸Lavender is generally gentle, but a small number of people with asthma may still be sensitive to floral oils introduce slowly and discontinue if any tightness occurs.
🪽Avoid ingestion of essential oils.
🪽 If symptoms worsen or breathing becomes difficult, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
🪽Hope this helps 🙏🏻
Blessings
Glenn 🦋
