Essential Oils - Aromatherapeutic properties


Camomile Oil

Soothing anti-inflammatory
Has been shown to reduce inflammation of mucous membranes and to help to calm the respiratory tract1.

Clove Leaf Oil


Inhibits allergic responses
Shown in some studies to inhibit allergic responses, reduce inflammation and histamine response.2

 

Lavender Oil


Natural antihistamine
Shown in studies to be a natural antihistamine inhibiting production of histamine and suppressing inflammatory responses in the airways.3



Eucalyptus Oil


Natural decongestant
A powerful decongestant and natural expectorant which reduces nasal congestion and aids clear, easy breathing.4 & 5

 

Lemon Oil


Natural anti-inflammatory
Reduces nasal mucous and throat inflammation and shown in studies to be a good alternative to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis.6



Myrrh


Anti-inflammatory
Shown in studies to have anti-inflammatory properties.7


References

  1. Mol Med Report. 2010 Nov 1; 3(6): 895–901
  2. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2006 Jan;74(1):23-7
  3. Life Sci. 2014 Jul 17;108(2):109-15
  4. WebMD. Eucalyptus
  5. Acta Otolaryngol. 1983 Jul-Aug;96(1-2):157-61
  6. ISRN Pharmaceutics. Vol. 2012, Article ID 404606, 6 pages, 2012
  7. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874110008627