Essential oils for allergies
With the arrival of the first real spring, allergies also arrive. Let's discover how we can use essential oils against allergies.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are natural extracts from plants that contain the healing properties of the plant itself. They are widely used in aromatherapy to help reduce stress, improve mood, relieve pain, and even as a remedy for allergies.
Essential oils can help reduce allergy symptoms thanks to their anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and decongestant properties. They can be used as a natural remedy to relieve nasal congestion, itching, swelling, and other allergic symptoms.
What are allergies?
Allergies are a reaction of the immune system to substances that are normally harmless, such as pollen, pet dander, molds, and certain food substances.
When the immune system mistakenly recognizes these substances as a threat, it reacts by producing antibodies that trigger a series of annoying symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, red and watery eyes, nasal congestion, coughing, and wheezing.
Allergies can be annoying and affect people's quality of life, especially if not treated correctly.
What is hay fever?
Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergy, is an allergic reaction that affects some people during pollen season, usually in spring and summer.
The cause of hay fever is exposure to allergens, such as pollen from trees, weeds, and plants, which trigger an immune response in the body, causing symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and throat, and nasal congestion.
A recipe for an essential oil blend for hay fever
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3 drops of lavender essential oil
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3 drops of peppermint essential oil
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3 drops of lemon essential oil
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1 tablespoon of coconut oil (as a carrier oil)
Mix the essential oils with coconut oil and apply a small amount under the nose or on the temples. This mixture can help reduce symptoms such as blocked nose, congestion, and headaches associated with hay fever.
Essential oils with properties as a natural remedy to reduce allergy symptoms?
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Lavender essential oil: has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce itching, inflammation, and irritation of the skin and respiratory tract.
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Eucalyptus essential oil: is a powerful natural decongestant, which can help clear the respiratory tract and relieve nasal congestion.
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White thyme essential oil: has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an effective remedy for allergies. It can also help strengthen the immune system.
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Peppermint essential oil: has anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties, which can help reduce nasal congestion and itchy eyes.
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Chamomile essential oil: has anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, which can help reduce inflammation and itching of the skin and respiratory tract.
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Helichrysum essential oil: Anti-inflammatory, antihistamine properties. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety, which can worsen allergy symptoms.
Ways to use essential oils
Here are some ways to use essential oils as a remedy for allergies:
Essential oil diffuser
use an aromatherapy diffuser to disperse essential oils into the air. This can help reduce allergy symptoms, such as nasal congestion and itchy eyes.
Massage
dilute essential oils in a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or sweet almond oil, and gently massage onto the skin. This can help reduce skin inflammation and itching.
Aromatic baths
add a few drops to the bathtub for an aromatic bath. This can help relax muscles and reduce stress, which in turn can help reduce allergy symptoms.
Steam inhalation
this technique consists of inhaling essential oils in a bowl of hot water or a specific inhaler to reduce nasal congestion and respiratory irritations.
Spray
it is possible to create a spray with distilled water and essential oils to mist the environment you are in. This technique can help reduce allergy symptoms caused by airborne particles such as pollen or dust.
Topical application
diluted essential oils in a carrier oil can be applied directly to the skin to reduce allergy symptoms such as itching and skin irritation.
Gargles
it is possible to add a few drops of essential oil to warm water to create a gargle solution that can help reduce sore throats and irritations of the oral mucosa.
A more complete list of essential oils against allergies
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Eucalyptus essential oil
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Chamomile essential oil
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Lavender essential oil
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Peppermint essential oil
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Rosemary essential oil
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Helichrysum essential oil
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Bergamot essential oil
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Lemon essential oil
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Thyme essential oil
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Tea tree essential oil
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Basil essential oil
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Citronella essential oil
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Geranium essential oil
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Frankincense essential oil
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Patchouli essential oil
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Clary sage essential oil
Tips for choosing high-quality essential oils
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Verify that the essential oil is 100% pure and without additives or preservatives. Certified, analyzed, and from reliable companies.
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Pay attention to the production and expiration dates of the oil.
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Choose essential oils produced by reputable companies that are committed to providing clear and complete information about their products.
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Check the expiration date. Note: shelf life is not related to the production date and expiration. The origin, lot number, scientific name, that it is written 100% pure and natural, chemotype in the case of aromatherapy. And in the case of internal use, dosages.
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Absolutes and essences are not essential oils and are not suitable for therapies. Read more.
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Price is another element for knowing quality oil; for example, to make 1 ml of Damask rose oil, 4-8kg of rose petals are needed, so if you find a low price for this oil, be careful…
Safety
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Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before use on the skin.
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Perform a skin patch test before use to check for any allergic reactions.
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Follow the instructions on dosage and methods of use for the essential oil.
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Do not ingest essential oils, unless they have been specifically formulated for oral intake.
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Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets.
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Prohibited for pregnant women.
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