In our member Facebook group, we recently held a Q & A. We had a question pertaining to sinus issues! I am sure we can all relate to this. Especially with the seasons changing, issues with seasonal sniffles and upper respiratory support may be a struggle. Here are some tips and recipes to help you through your struggles!
Diffuser Ideas: Equal amounts of each oil in each diffuser blend:
Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint
Melrose, Lavender, Lemon
Copaiba, Raven, Lemon
Rosemary, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
RC, Lavender, Cedarwood( great for bedtime)
#protip: If you have any citrus oil on hand for these issues, let it be lemon! I like to refer to it as the "drainer" :)
Roll-On Ideas:
Top 10 ml roller bottle with carrier oil after oils are added. Apply over sinuses, back of neck, and downward over neck and chest. Breathe Again Roll-On ( already made for ya!)
15 Lemon, 15 Lavender, 10 Copaiba, 10 Peppermint ( may vary from person to person. )
10 Lemon, 10 Digize, 10 Copaiba, 15 Lavender, 5 Peppermint
10 RC, 5 Pine, 10 Lemon, 10 Lavender, 5 Ravintsara
Nasal Swab: Grab a teaspoon of Rose Ointment OR Coconut oil ( coconut oil may be a little greasy when it warms up.Add:
2 drops of RC+ 2 drops Lavender
OR 2 drops Melrose + 2 drops Lavender
Take a cotton swap, dip it into mixture and swab the inside of each nostril. Dispose of cotton swab.
Steam Tent:
Grab a mug of hot water. You want steam! Have a towel ready to drape over head and mug once oils are added to steaming water. Have the tissues ready! To mug of steaming water add one of the following combinations:
2 Tea Tree, 2 Lemon, 2 Peppermint
2 Melrose, 2 Peppermint, 2 Lavender
2 Oregano, 2 Eucalyptus, 2 Lemon
2 RC, 2 Rosemary, 2 Lavender
Once oils are mixed in water, drape towel over head. Breathe in and breathe out for several minutes. Close your eyes as vapors will be strong.
I leave you with another favorite recipe! We love a good Epsom salt soak in this house. This is a favorite when we are suffering from the seasonal changes.
Hope you have found these recipes and tips helpful!
