The change of seasons often brings with it unpredictable weather, causing many people to suffer from congested sinuses, sinus headaches, congested chests, and common colds. Not to mention, viruses and allergens abound during these times. To help combat these issues, you can use an essential oil blend that may help relieve the symptoms of colds, congestion, and even sinus pressure. This blend is not only effective but fun and easy to make, too!
What You’ll Need
To start making your essential oil blend, you’ll need a few items:
- Small glass vials with roller tops for easy application. These can often be found online at affordable prices. If you don’t have any available, you can use any small container you have on hand.
- Carrier oil, such as argan oil or sweet almond oil, to dilute the essential oils.
- Essential oils: Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon, and Eucalyptus.
- Basic sticker labels, which can be helpful for labeling the vials once they’re filled.
Creating Your Essential Oil Blend
Begin by filling your glass vial with the carrier oil of your choice to about 90 or 95% capacity. If you’re using a small container, you can use a long dropper or small funnel to make this process easier.
Next, for the essential oil blend, start with the following ratios:
- 2 drops of Rosemary Oil
- 5 drops each of Peppermint Oil, Lemon Oil, and Eucalyptus Oil
If you’re worried about the blend being too strong, you can start with fewer drops of each essential oil. Test it out and see if you’d like to add more. Keep in mind that it’s much easier to add oil than it is to remove it!
How to Apply Your Essential Oil Blend
Once you’ve made your blend, it’s time to put it to use.
For colds or chest congestion, roll the oil onto your chest at night before bed. If you don’t have a roll-on vial, you can simply dab it onto your chest with your fingertips.
If you’re suffering from a sinus headache or stuffed sinuses, apply some of the blend to your temples and sinus areas, being careful not to get any in your eyes.
Aside from helping to relieve your own cold and congestion symptoms, these essential oil blends can make thoughtful and useful gifts for friends and family.
Additional Tips
When using essential oils, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Some oils may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals. It’s a good idea to test the oil blend on a small area of skin before applying it to larger areas or sensitive spots like your chest or temples.
Also, remember that not all essential oils are created equal. Look for high-quality, pure essential oils from reputable sources, so you know you’re using the best products for your health needs.
In Conclusion
Preparedness is key when the seasons change and many of us start to feel the effects of fluctuating weather and airborne irritants. By making and using your essential oil blend, you can potentially find relief from colds, congestion, and sinus pressure, and help make the seasonal transition a bit more bearable.
Stay healthy and breathe easy by incorporating this natural remedy into your wellness routine. Not only will you be benefiting from the powerful properties of essential oils, but you’ll also have a fun, homemade solution to one of life’s common, but bothersome, issues.
