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Essential Oils Kill Viruses plus Boost and Strengthen the Immune System

Plants are the oldest medicines. Many essential oils are powerful anti viral agents - even common ones such as eucalyptus, lemon, ravensara, niaouli, frankincense, peppermint, cinnamon, & oregano oils are well known & effective against cold and flu. My Emo Blend Courage is very effective against infections and congestion.

We look today to pharmaceutical drugs instead of the tried-and-true natural remedies that work more slowly, but usually more effectively, than drugs and antibiotics. As microbes adapt to one-hit-wonder drugs, we put ourselves increasingly at risk of pandemics of unseen proportions.

Why? Because Essential Oils Are Intelligent Chemistry

Essential oils are comprised of complex mixtures of molecules that work together ("in synergy") to kill viruses and bacteria and to support our bodies’ health. Plant essences are both the blood and immune systems of the plant, and are constantly adapted and "updated" to the changing environment and microbial challenges around the plant. Unlike drugs, viruses do not develop resistance to essential oils because each batch of oil is unique depending on a growing season’s temperature range, wind, rain, time of the harvest, and more. For this reason, oils can be more effective at beating cold and flu than drugs – and they continue to work long after a virus would have developed resistance to conventional treatments.

Use Essential Oils Whenever You or Your Loved Ones Are Sick

~ Use oils inhaled, on a pendant or diluted on the skin AS SOON AS a symptom appears. You may avoid the illness altogether!

~ Inhale or reapply the oil or blend often, every hour or more often. You may wake the next day symptom-free.

~ Use lemon, ravensara, or niaouli for children, as these are much milder than eucalyptus. DO NOT use eucalyptus with babies as it is too cooling.

Best Essential Oils for Colds and 'Flus and How to Apply Them

Lemon - Lemon is great for boosting the immune system from within. Have a slice of lemon or tablespoon of lemon juice in every glass of water throughout the day until evening. Traditionally, a drop of lemon essential oil in water can be taken as first aid to prevent infections. Cold pressed lemon is photosensitizing so it should not be applied to skin.

Peppermint and Eucalyptus - These oils are cool and soothing and are known to clear the respiratory system and ease breathing. They can be applied directly to the neck, throat, chest, and back to open the lungs or inhaled to soothe the sinuses. Peppermint and eucalyptus are safe to apply on the skin, but I recommend putting them in a lotion or carrier oil.

Frankincense - One of the most powerful immune-boosting oils, the highest quality frankincense does not come cheap but it’s worth its weight in gold. Frankincense is mild on the skin and can be applied anywhere.

Oregano - One of the most popular essential oils for treating everything from cold and flu to warts, oregano is considered a “hot” oil (it will heat up and tingle) and should be used well diluted with a carrier oil and with caution. Oregano is best applied on the back, shoulders, and the bottoms of the feet. DO NOT INGEST IT - this will only sterilize your gut and kill helpful as well as harmful bacteria. If you are colonized by microbes in a particular organ, see a Registered Aromatherapy Health Practitioner for supervised treatment.