How to Use Aromatherapy for Sinus Infection
Aromatherapy is an alternative health practice that uses essential oils to stimulate the senses in order to treat symptoms of illness or imbalance. These highly concentrated oils are extracted from aromatic plants and are then mixed in a carrier oil. Essential oils that are stimulating and clearing, as well as, antiseptic are needed for the treatment of a sinus infection.
Things You'll Need:
eucalyptus essential oil
lavender essential oil
peppermint essential oil
tea tree essential oil
rosemary essential oil
Making a sinus oil blend
1
Choose a carrier oil based on your skin type.
2
Measure and pour 20 ml of the carrier oil into a brown or blue glass bottle.
3
Choose an essential oil(s) based on the symptom and the effect you would like to achieve.
4
Determine the # of drops of essential oil needed for your oil blend.
5
Make an aromatic oil using an eyedropper to add the essential oil (8 to 10 drops) to the carrier oil.
6
Close the lid tightly and gently shake well.
7
Label the bottle with the
date
, the name of the essential oil, the name of the carrier oil and the dilution.
Using your sinus blend
1
Use 2 drops of eucalyptus and 2 drops of
rosemary
in your oil blend to stimulate clearing congestion.
2
Use invigorating oils ( eucalyptus, rosemary) to massage the face and head, as well as, the chest.
3
Massage your temples with a 1% dilution of peppermint oil to clear the nasal passages.
4
Massage your neck and the base of the skull with an oil blend to open the sinuses.
5
Apply pressure with your fingertips along the eyebrows and under the cheekbones to open the sinus and clear congestion in the nose.
6
Combine equal parts of eucalyptus, tea tree and
lavender
oils for a sinus bath blend.
7
Use four drops of essential oil in a large bowl of boiling water to prepare an inhalation therapy.
8
Promote clearing of nasal congestion and use 2 drops of rosemary, eucalyptus or tea tree essential oils on a handkerchief for inhalation therapy.
Tips & Warnings
Use inhalations up to 3 times a day for upper respiratory infections.
Combine eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint oils to reinforce their individual powerful effects on colds and flu.
Do not use inhalation therapy if you have asthma.
Avoid using eucalyptus and peppermint if you are using homeopathic remedies.
Avoid rosemary oil if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure or are an epileptic.
Do not apply essential oils directly to the skin.
Do not rub your eyes after using essential oils. (Rinse your eyes with cold water if you get any essential oil in your eye.)
Use a 1% dilution for
children
, pregnant women and for anyone with sensitive skin.
Consult your physician and an aromatherapist prior to using essential oils if you are pregnant.
Check each essential oil for specific contraindications and precautions prior to using them, ie. oils that are stimulants should be avoided if you have a seizure disorder or high blood pressure.
Keep essential oils away from heat and open flames.
Keep essential oils away from children and pets.
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Aromatherapy is an alternative health practice that uses essential oils to stimulate the senses in order to treat symptoms of illness or imbalance. These highly concentrated oils are extracted from aromatic plants and are then mixed in a carrier oil. Essential oils that are stimulating and clearing, as well as, antiseptic are needed for the treatment of a sinus infection.
Things You'll Need:
eucalyptus essential oil
lavender essential oil
peppermint essential oil
tea tree essential oil
rosemary essential oil
Making a sinus oil blend
1
Choose a carrier oil based on your skin type.
2
Measure and pour 20 ml of the carrier oil into a brown or blue glass bottle.
3
Choose an essential oil(s) based on the symptom and the effect you would like to achieve.
4
Determine the # of drops of essential oil needed for your oil blend.
5
Make an aromatic oil using an eyedropper to add the essential oil (8 to 10 drops) to the carrier oil.
6
Close the lid tightly and gently shake well.
7
Label the bottle with the
date
, the name of the essential oil, the name of the carrier oil and the dilution.
Using your sinus blend
1
Use 2 drops of eucalyptus and 2 drops of
rosemary
in your oil blend to stimulate clearing congestion.
2
Use invigorating oils ( eucalyptus, rosemary) to massage the face and head, as well as, the chest.
3
Massage your temples with a 1% dilution of peppermint oil to clear the nasal passages.
4
Massage your neck and the base of the skull with an oil blend to open the sinuses.
5
Apply pressure with your fingertips along the eyebrows and under the cheekbones to open the sinus and clear congestion in the nose.
6
Combine equal parts of eucalyptus, tea tree and
lavender
oils for a sinus bath blend.
7
Use four drops of essential oil in a large bowl of boiling water to prepare an inhalation therapy.
8
Promote clearing of nasal congestion and use 2 drops of rosemary, eucalyptus or tea tree essential oils on a handkerchief for inhalation therapy.
Tips & Warnings
Use inhalations up to 3 times a day for upper respiratory infections.
Combine eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint oils to reinforce their individual powerful effects on colds and flu.
Do not use inhalation therapy if you have asthma.
Avoid using eucalyptus and peppermint if you are using homeopathic remedies.
Avoid rosemary oil if you are pregnant, have high blood pressure or are an epileptic.
Do not apply essential oils directly to the skin.
Do not rub your eyes after using essential oils. (Rinse your eyes with cold water if you get any essential oil in your eye.)
Use a 1% dilution for
children
, pregnant women and for anyone with sensitive skin.
Consult your physician and an aromatherapist prior to using essential oils if you are pregnant.
Check each essential oil for specific contraindications and precautions prior to using them, ie. oils that are stimulants should be avoided if you have a seizure disorder or high blood pressure.
Keep essential oils away from heat and open flames.
Keep essential oils away from children and pets.
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