Aromatherapy for colds & coughs

Winter Aromatherapy
Autumn is over and the cold winter weather has arrived  in the UK.
Along with snow and ice, the change of seasons brings the winter cough and cold  upon us.
Eucalyptus and Pine essential oil are a must to help combat and aleviate the symptoms of the common cold and chesty cough. Use an oil burner which can be purchased from your local health food store, this will slowly release the oils into the air. Alternatively a bowl of hot water and a towel  to cover your head is all you will need to inhale the vapours and relieve congestion.

Add a couple of drops of these oils into the water, the oils will vapourise and really help with your symptoms.

Eucalyptus oil originates from Australia, its therapeutic properties are: anti-inflammatory, expectorant and anti-bacterial. It will soothe and clear the head from the stuffiness of colds.
Precautions: those with high blood pressure and epilepsy should avoid this oil.

Pine oil originates from the evergreen tree, its therapeutic properties are: anti-microbial, antiseptic and anti-viral. It is especially useful in the treatment of the respiratory tract.
Precautions: mild irritant to the skin.

Before the use of any pure oils you should check with your local aromatherapist or aromatherapy shop, that it is safe for use with your particular condition.