Inhalation with essential oils is the best way to get rid of respiratory diseases. They allow you to quickly and effectively improve your mood, ease labored breathing, and eliminate all pathogenic microbes from the body. They also prevent the occurrence of epilepsy attacks. Read about what properties they still have and how to carry out the procedure at home.
Beneficial features
The action of steam inhalations with essential oils is based on the ability of the components of these solutions to kill pathogenic organisms, thin out sputum, reduce swelling of the mucosa, as well as their rapid penetration into various organs of the body and instant absorption. Many doctors approve of this procedure. They prescribe inhalations for colds, SARS, insomnia, stress and depression.
Adherents of Gestalt psychology say that essential oils that enter the body in the form of steam help to get rid of negative thoughts and open the door to a pure consciousness. And cosmetologists claim that when inhaled, oil esters, getting on the skin of the face, significantly improve its condition.
Indications for use
In addition to the above diseases, inhalation of essential oils for children and adults is prescribed for laryngitis, nose infections, tracheitis, bronchitis, swelling of the mucous membrane, increased viscosity of sputum, circulatory disorders. Some traditional healers also advise to carry out the procedure for pleurisy and tuberculosis, but doctors do not recommend doing this because it is useless. Tuberculosis bacillus is too stable to be destroyed by essential oils, and solutions simply will not reach the site of pleurisy.
The right choice of oil
Before you make inhalations with essential oils at home, you still need to choose them correctly. This should be done depending on the ailment. For example, cedar helps with severe inflammation of the bronchi, and thyme removes inflammation of the trachea and throat. Lavender is recommended for relieving congestion, and eucalyptus essential oil for inhalation with adenoids and swelling of the mucosa. With a mild runny nose, peppermint mixed with melaleuka and eucalyptus can help well, with chronic - pine, lavender or chamomile.
Other essential oils have effective healing properties:
- anise - helps to reduce pathogens on the skin;
- basil is a powerful antibacterial agent;
- lavender - has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body;
- bergamot - helps get rid of stress and depression;
- juniper - reduces swelling of the mucosa;
- tea tree - promotes tissue regeneration, a positive effect on mental activity;
- Sea-buckthorn oil - has anti-inflammatory properties;
- tuevoe - allows you to quickly get rid of sinusitis.
What effect on the body does this or that remedy you can also see from the following plate:
To find out which essential oil for inhalation is better to use, you need to pay attention to the desired effect and aroma. Do not forget that the procedure can be carried out not only to eliminate colds, but also to improve the general condition of your body.
Inhalation
The procedure can be carried out in several ways. So, sometimes it’s enough to drop a few drops of oil on a piece of foam or a slightly damp sponge and bring it to your nose, breathe from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on how rich the aroma is with the ether. Or spread soaked pieces of cotton wool all around the room. In this case, not only you, but also your loved ones can breathe aromas to improve the body.
For inhalation with essential oils at home, you can still use aromatic stone, you need to carry it with you or keep it on the table. And also aroma pendant - a stylish and at the same time useful decoration that is usually worn around the neck. A similar device in ancient times was used for snuff.
Of all the nebulizers, only compression can be used for the procedure. Ultrasonic preparations are not suitable, since only special solutions are suitable for refueling.
Using a nebulizer
For inhalation with essential oils in this case, you need to take a saline solution and drop a few drops of the selected product into it. Sit upright and breathe without talking. After the procedure, the nebulizer must be thoroughly washed with water so that there is no bacterial contamination, and dried. If the solution still remains after inhalation, it must be removed in a dark, cool place until the next time.
It is strictly forbidden to drink, eat and smoke within an hour after the procedure. And what’s very important: you can use the nebulizer only for the treatment of the upper respiratory tract, take note of this.
Using aroma lamps
For inhalation with essential oils with the help of an aroma lamp (as an option - aromakuerynitsy) you need to take this vessel, pour warm water into the upper part and drop a couple of drops of the product into it. Then light the candle located in the lower arch and wait until the bottom of the bowl heats up. The treatment time is from 20 to 180 minutes. But it should increase smoothly, every day. And another thing: it is recommended to do inhalation indoors (no drafts!).
The use of essential oils for inhalation
To get rid of colds, you can create the following formulations for inhalation:
- From acute bronchitis: 3 drops of lavender oil, 2 bergamot and eucalyptus per 0.5 liters of water.
- From laryngitis and pharyngitis: thyme, lavender and sandalwood oil at a rate of 3: 2: 1, respectively. Dilute in a liter of liquid.
- From SARS, influenza and severe dry cough: 3 drops of eucalyptus oil, lavender and tea tree per 1 liter of water.
- From a mild cold: 2 drops of mint, tea tree, eucalyptus and thyme per 1 liter of liquid.
- Dry cough: 3 drops of eucalyptus and chamomile per 1 liter of water.
- From thick sputum: 3 drops of tea tree and eucalyptus per 1 liter of liquid.
- From inflammation of the tonsils: 2-3 drops of juniper oil, lavender and fir per 1 liter of water.
For the procedure, you can use a steam inhaler, a kettle with a narrow nose or a pan. The process time is up to 10 minutes.
Rules for
Before using any oil, you must check if you are allergic to it. To do this, you can:
- Smell the remedy. If the smell is pleasant and does not cause irritation of the nasal mucosa, oil can be used. Testing time is 10 minutes.
- Drop the product on your wrist. If after 10-20 minutes a rash does not appear on it, the oil is suitable for use.
For greater certainty, both of these methods should be applied simultaneously. After choosing the oil, it must be diluted in water or saline. As mentioned above, in the composition of the solution it should not be more than 5%.
Pay special attention that oil therapy can not be carried out immediately after physical exertion (work, charging, etc.). You must first calm down, sit quietly or lie down for at least 20-30 minutes, and only after that proceed with the procedure. To achieve the maximum effect of inhalation with essential oils, also try to adhere to the following rules:
- at least 1 hour should pass between eating and the procedure, more is better;
- with severe nasal congestion, vapor can only be inhaled through the mouth;
- with a disease of the bronchi, oral cavity, or pharynx, this must be done through the nose.
After inhalation, it is very important to sit or lie down for at least 20 minutes. Otherwise, there will be practically no effect.
Contraindications
Like any other medical procedure, steam inhalation with essential oils has its contraindications. It should not be done with hypersensitivity to the components, the presence of various types of allergies and purulent inflammations in the mouth, respiratory or heart failure, transient brain disorders. And also with a tendency to pulmonary hemorrhages, strokes, increased body temperature (over 38 degrees), the appearance of blood from the nose, and the “ability” of the mucosa to swell or suppurate quickly. Another contraindication is age. Children are allowed to inhalation only from 2 years old, not earlier. Moreover, if an adult or a small person during the procedure, the condition has deteriorated significantly, but not improved, it must be stopped immediately.
It is important!
Before you carry out home inhalation using essential oils, you should consult your doctor. Especially if you are pregnant or have any kind of chronic illness. This will avoid various complications and deterioration. Take care of your health, success!