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Gentle winter with essential oils

Tips and tricks

Winter is not an easy time of year, and it's even harder this year. Between the cold, the long nights and the various viruses, our immune system tends to weaken. But don't worry, there are plenty of little natural tricks to help you get through this period.

As a preventive measure to boost our immune system

Essential oils are a remarkable ally at this time of year, especially for boosting your immune system

Eucalyptus Radiata Essential Oil

ORGANIC Eucalyptus radiata helps relieve the symptoms of ENT disorders such as colds, angina, sinusitis... It is a general tonic that stimulates the immune system. Diffuse the essential oil for a few minutes a day to benefit from its antiviral properties, purify your home and boost your immunity at the same time. For colds, apply the dilution locally or inhale.

Scots Pine Essential Oil

Scots pine essential oil is indispensable for coping with winter and its inconveniences, such as coughs, congested airways and winter fatigue. To boost natural immunity, you can also use it morning and night as a vapour or for circular massage, adding a few drops of vegetable oil, such as Sesame oil, to the chest area

As a preventive measure to boost our immune system

To relieve flu symptoms

To relieve flu symptoms

Fighting sore throats and coughs

One of the symptoms of the flu is a cough accompanied by a more or less intense sore throat. Ravintsara essential oil is ideal for preventing the flu and other viral or bacterial winter infections. Apply 1 to 2 drops maximum, diluted in a neutral vegetable oil, to the wrists. It is also advisable to breathe once or twice a day into a handkerchief containing two or three drops of Ravintsara essential oil, especially during epidemics. It is antibacterial, relieves coughs and helps breathing thanks to its expectorant and antiviral properties.

You can also make herbal teas from dried thyme. Thyme, a tonic and fortifier, can calm coughs, soothe sore throats and help clear the respiratory tract. It's also known for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for treating colds and flus. You can also make a face sauna. Boil some water and pour into a large bowl or salad bowl. Add a small handful of dried thyme. Cover the mixture with a clean towel. Once the temperature has dropped a little and is bearable for you, place your face over the bowl. Keep the towel over your head for a few minutes, to retain as much heat as possible between the bowl and your face.

Antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial, Tea Tree essential oil can be used against sore throats and runny noses thanks to its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. It will help you get through the winter more easily. You can also make a respiratory balm to unblock and decongest your nose.

Blocked or runny nose

Niaouli essential oil has purifying and purifying properties. It's also the ideal companion for minor flu symptoms and stimulating the immune system. It can be used orally, on the skin and as a vapour.

Headaches

Thanks to its high menthol content, Peppermint essential oil is an effective ally against headaches. It can be applied to the skin by massaging it into the temples in circular motions, diluted in a neutral oil.

Strengthening the immune system and fighting viruses

There are several essential oils available to boost the immune system and combat various winter viruses:

- Niaouli essential oil: Niaouli essential oil has purifying and purifying properties

- Tea Tree essential oil: Antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial, it can be used to treat a wide range of ailments

- Eucalyptus radiata BIO helps relieve symptoms of ENT disorders such as colds, angina, sinusitis... It is a general tonic that acts on fatigue and stimulates the immune system.

Respiratory difficulties

As mentioned above, to effectively treat respiratory difficulties, dried thyme is ideal in herbal teas or face saunas.

The antiviral properties of Ravintsara essential oil help to combat respiratory difficulties. Inhale a few drops into a handkerchief to soothe flu symptoms.

The Purifying Synergy of 20 ORGANIC essential oils will naturally purify and purify the air in your home for a healthy atmosphere and a feeling of freshness. Used as a diffuser or a few drops on a handkerchief on the bedside table, this synergy is ideal for purifying the atmosphere for a feeling of well-being.

As you can see, essential oils will help you through the winter months. They'll boost your immune system to fight off epidemics!


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