Antiviral Essential Oil Facts: Healing With Essential Oils

Why do you need to know your antiviral essential oil facts?
Learning about healing with essential oils and making your own aromatherapy remedies is an excellent way to protect your health naturally.
While there is definitely a proper time and place for prescription medication, many over the counter and prescription drugs have negative side effects,
and your system often has to work to get rid of associated toxins.


Using natural remedies such as healing foods and antiviral essential oils can be a good way of preventing some illnesses in the first place.
And if you do get sick, they can often help relieve your symptoms< and clear up the virus sooner.
Do Antiviral Essential Oils Work?
Published studies show positive results for antiviral essential oil action. Here are three examples:
Respiratory Tract Infections
"Cinnamon and thyme showed the strongest action followed by clove...
thyme can be considered as a potential antimicrobial agent for the treatment of some respiratory tract infections in man."
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17326042
Drug Resistant Infections
"... active compound(s) from the rosemary oil may be useful in counteracting gram-positive bacterial, fungal, and drug-resistant infections."
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17900043
Cold Sores
"... after 3 hours of incubation of herpes simplex virus with peppermint oil an antiviral activity of about 99% could be demonstrated."
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13678235
Doubts about Antiviral Essential Oils
More and more medical professionals are acknowledging that some essential oils have demonstrated effects on mood and relaxation, with related benefits for patients.
However, many also argue that there is currently not enough scientific proof of many of the claims made for aromatherapy.
Here's why: Very few controlled, double-blind studies have been conducted because the results can't be patented. There's no profit in it!
Regardless of the lack of scientific studies, there's a whole world of anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of aromatherapy remedies.
Not to mention a history that goes back to before humans even had the written word.
Antiviral Essential Oil Use in Mainstream Medicine
In France, healing with essential oils is part of mainstream medicine.
French doctors use something called the "Aromatogram" to help them decide which essential oil to use.
First the doctor takes a sample of infected tissue or secretion from the patient.
She cultures the sample and divides it among petri dishes supplied with agar.
Then she puts a different essential oil into each petri dish to see which essential oils inhibit the growth of the virus the most.
She prescribes the essential oils that show the strongest activity against the virus.
What are the Strongest Antiviral Essential Oils?
The effectiveness of an essential oil depends on how its molecular structure interacts with the structure of a particular virus.
This means that some essential oils are more effective for certain viruses than others.
One common thread, however, is that essential oils are most effective when you use them proactively to prevent infection.
They increase the body's immunity to infection, and they also inhibit the replication of viral cells.
Antiviral Essential Oils for the Flu
Coriander, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Naiouli, Oregano, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Ravensara, Rose Otto, Rosemary, Sage,
Spearmint, Tea Tree and Thyme
Antiviral Essential Oils for Cold Sores (Herpes Virus)
Melissa (Lemon Balm) is said to be the most powerful herpes fighter, followed by Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Hyssop, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Tea Tree
Note: In addition to their antiviral properties, essential oils are also excellent for reducing aches and pains caused by viruses, along with other flu symptoms.
How to Use Antiviral Essential Oils
Disinfecting Surfaces: Put a drop of tea tree and a drop of lavender or lemon essential oil on a damp cloth and use it to wipe down surfaces.
Use for counters and tables, as well as door handles, phones, light switches, computer mice and keyboards - you want to disinfect all the hard surfaces germy hands have touched.
Clearing the Air: Add 5 drops orange, 3 drops cinnamon and 3 drops clove essential oil to your aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer for a warming antiviral essential oil blend.
Or use 5 drops peppermint, 5 drops bergamot and 3 drops eucalyptus for a fresh, invigorating disinfectant blend.
Steam Inhalation: This is especially good for respiratory tract infections. Boil a quart (liter) or two of water in a pot. Put the pot on a table (use a thick mat to protect the table!) and add 1 drop tea tree, 1 drop thyme and 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil.
Use a towel to make a tent> over your head and the steaming pot of oils. Stay in the 'tent' for 10 to 20 minutes, coming out for air whenever you need to. Do not burn your face!
Preventing Infections: Use this massage oil blend morning and night to boost your immune system and inhibit the growth of viruses attacking your system.
Place 10 drops lavender, 7 drops tea tree, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop palmarosa and 1 drop lemongrass in 4 tablespoons (60ml) carrier oil.
Massage into your feet, concentrating on the area above and below the base of your toes (reflexology points corresponding to the lymph/respiratory meridians.)
Essential Oil Safety
Please remember that antiviral essential oils are powerful substances.
Use them properly in dilution, and never internally unless under the direction of a qualified medical aromatherapist.
Disclaimer
This information is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy.
This information is for information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation as to its fitness for any use.