| Aromatherapy, a therapy close to my heart, provides | | | | anti-spasmodic. |
| a natural, gentle way to help with allergic relief for | | | | Main Therapeutic Uses: |
| general respiratory symptoms people can get like hay | | | | Asthma, hay fever, sinus problems & sinusitis, |
| fever, sinusitis and shortness of breath and wheezing. | | | | catarrh, bronchitis, coughs, shallow breathing, migraine |
| There are quite a few Aromatherapy essential oils to | | | | and headaches, muscular aches and pains, neuralgia, |
| help with respiratory allergies. Here's a list of some of | | | | poor circulation, rheumatism |
| these oils: Eucalyptus, Pine, Tea-Tree, Cypress, | | | | How to use tips |
| Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrr, Roman Chamomile | | | | You can use this oil as a dry inhalation on a tissue (1 or |
| and Lemon. | | | | 2 drops), in your bath water, or when you havent got |
| Most of these oils are best used as a synergy mix i.e., | | | | much time, flick some drops on the tiled walls of your |
| to have 2 to 3 oils mixed together. For example for | | | | shower unit (only on normal tiles) before going into the |
| hay fever, eucalyptus and lemon work well together. A | | | | shower to have a steam inhalation whilst you wash! |
| huge amount of information on the Internet on essential | | | | Otherwise you can do the normal steam inhalation |
| oils is available. I do advise if you are not clear about | | | | method you use. |
| the usage of essential oils, please speak to or see an | | | | Also what's good is to dampen your face cloth and |
| aromatherapy specialist. Essential oils are potent and | | | | add some drops on it and rub the cloth into your chest, |
| need to be treated with respect! | | | | neck and your upper back, whilst you are in the |
| Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) | | | | shower or after your shower. Do NOT bring the bottle |
| Out of the list of oils just mentioned, what I believe to | | | | of oil into your shower! |
| be the best all rounder respiratory beneficial essential | | | | Other Aromatherapy Essential oils it blends well with: |
| oil is eucalyptus. It's sold in many pharmacies and health | | | | Lemon, lavender, pine, cedarwood, juniper, marjoram |
| food stores, and it's one of the cheaper oils. Just make | | | | and rosemary |
| sure you are getting a good quality one so do a bit of | | | | Safety data: Non-toxic externally, non-irritant diluted and |
| research! | | | | non-sensitising. Incompatible with homeopathy. Not to |
| Native to Australia (the tree), eucalyptus oil strengthens | | | | be used during first 3 months of pregnancy and used |
| the immune system, reduces blood sugar levels and | | | | with precaution during the remaining 6 months. |
| stimulates white cell production. For respiratory relief, it | | | | Note: Contents of this article are for information |
| is a great decongestant, expectorant, stimulant and | | | | purposes only. |