| ure for the common cold may be a long way off, but | | | | before bedtime in a warm bath, the Lavender will |
| thankfully through modern medicine and through the | | | | relax you ready for bed, as well as healing with its |
| many alternative therapies that are available the cold | | | | powerful antiseptic properties. |
| virus can be fought off quite easily. | | | | There are many other oils that can be used to treat |
| If you are one of the many people that prefer | | | | the common cold, but these are some of the most |
| natural remedies, why not try aromatherapy? | | | | popular and are an ideal starting point if you are new |
| Aromatherapy can be a very effective alternative to | | | | to aromatherapy. |
| modern medicines and the drugs that will be | | | | Now you have selected your oils, you need to know |
| prescribed by many doctors and by following some | | | | how to use them. There are many ways of using |
| simple aromatherapy techniques, you can fight back | | | | these essential oils, but the most effective way of |
| against the cold virus and make the symptoms of a | | | | treating coughs and colds, is through steam inhalation. |
| cold more bearable. | | | | Inhalation is also one of the simplest ways of using |
| The first steps to feeling better is to choose the | | | | essential oils. |
| right aromatherapy oils for the job. This is where | | | | To prepare a steam inhalation simply add a few |
| many people struggle, as there are hundreds if not | | | | drops of aromatherapy oil to a bowl of boiling water, |
| thousands of essential oils to choose from. Listed | | | | cover your head with a towel, bend over the bowl |
| below are a few of the most popular and effective | | | | and deeply inhale for several minutes. This method |
| aromatherapy oils that can be used to treat the cold | | | | will give the best results in the shortest time. Both |
| virus. | | | | Peppermint and Eucalyptus are very effective when |
| Eucalyptus oil is a one of the most popular oils in | | | | used in this way. |
| cough and cold remedies; it has excellent | | | | Another great way of using the oils is in a warm |
| decongestant properties, making it ideal for the | | | | bath. Simply add up to ten drops of oil to your bath, |
| treatment of flu, coughs and colds. | | | | the water will relax you and the healing properties of |
| Peppermint is also a wonderful oil to use as it is | | | | the oils will get to work on your cold. An excellent |
| nearly one third menthol which makes it a great oil | | | | recipe for your therapeutic bath is 3 drops of |
| for clearing head colds. Many people will recognize the | | | | Eucalyptus, 3 drops of Lavender and 3 drops of |
| healing properties of menthol as this ingredient is | | | | Peppermint. |
| used in many modern medicines such as Vicks | | | | By following these simple methods, the symptoms of |
| Vaporub. | | | | your cold should soon start to fade and you should |
| Lavender essential oil is the oil to choose if your cold | | | | start to feel your old self again. |
| is preventing a good night’s sleep. Used just | | | | |