Now that it is really cold outside, starts for the organism, the critical season. With each breath, the mucous membranes of the upper airways react to the environment. The rapid alternation between cold temperatures and dry, warm air heating indoors toll on the mucous membranes, it dries and makes it more vulnerable to viruses and other germs.
Transmission of the virus is by droplet infection, ie, when talking, coughing, sneezing of an infected person, the pathogens are whirled through the air and other people absorbed through the respiratory tract. Nose and throat react by swelling and make more mucus. In addition, the immune system is activated, which depression and mild fever may result.
distinction cold - flu infection - flu
Colloquially colds, flu, flu infection usually no distinction, because the symptoms appear similar at first glance, runs the nose is red, your throat hurts, swallowing pain and aching limbs steal the life force and vitality.
But colds and flu describe different syndromes:
The symptoms of the common cold (= flu) are: cough, runny nose, hoarseness,
Sore throat, limbs and headaches, depression and rarely even a mild fever. The flu (influenza =) runs much more drastic. Within days, it leads to the typical symptoms with a sudden start, high fever, severe headache and body aches and sore throat and cough. If there are no complications, then form the acute problems back in the course of a week. It can be inconveniently but also come to the middle ear, lung or heart muscle inflammation. The "real" flu (influenza =) is exclusively caused by influenza viruses, these viruses are constantly changing, so the effect of vaccination is controversial. Particularly vulnerable are patients with chronic cardiovascular or lung diseases, patients with immune deficiency, people who come because of their profession with many people in contact, as well as small children and seniors.
application of essential oils in viral diseases:
Prevention is always better than after the outbreak of a disease to intervene. Therefore, the application of essential oils in the fragrance lamp! Just a few drops of essential oil to evaporate into the fragrance lamp.
advantages
(1) The dry heated air is humidified by water vapor, which in turn the mucous membranes keep moist, which viruses have no easy time. bring
(2) Air Purifying essential oils in the fresh air - with added anti-viral oils, the spread of viruses will be stopped! It makes sense, essential oils can be used in the workplace, especially when one has to do with many people, viruses can spread like lightning fast! At work are primarily scent stones, potpourri with water on the radiator or in an emergency, a handkerchief with one or two drops of essential oil is a good alternative to fragrance lamp, so as to keep the air fresh and clean.
More intensive method of application is the inhalation of essential Oils. Here, a maximum of (!) Two drops of essential oil in a large bowl with hot water are added, brains as to include towel over his head, and the subtle aroma of essential oils. But be careful with the hot steam, so as not to burn!
Who has the possibility of a sauna bath, can this "infusion" of course, extend to the entire body - but only if you feel physically reasonably fit, as a sauna can strain the body strong!
Very traditionally enjoyed essential oils in an oil bath. With this type of application, the healing essential Oils on the respiration and also through our largest organ, the skin included. Greases and oils also stressed skin care in winter. The use of bath oils, especially in winter is a true treat for body and mind!
Recipes:
oil baths:
Enter one or two tablespoons of bath oil blend to produce already broken-in bath water and spread this good even with the shower. Enter the bath oil until just before they climb into the tub in the bath water and please not before they engage the water as the essential oils are usually evaporates even before they start using the bathroom!
For some bathrooms, for example, to try out self-created mixtures, give 6-10 drops of essential oil in 2 tablespoons of fat oil, milk, whipped cream or honey. The best way to mix them in a bowl or succussion it in a small plastic vial. Please do not use metal to mix and mingle!
An aromatic bath should be at least 20 minutes to an hour (eg, common cold, if their circulation permitting) take, so that the oils can penetrate the body and so develop the best impact. For highly stimulating oils and high blood pressure range 20 minutes!
also should not be too hot bath water, better is to increase the temperature of the bath while slowly adding hot water to run after you again and again initiated.
shower off after an oil bath and please do not pat dry with a towel only cautiously - a nice side effect of an oil bath is also the nurturing effect on the skin because it saves one with cream Body Lotion!
colds, circulation stimulating
2 Tr. Vetiver (or 3 drops. Sandalwood)
10 Tr. Staigeriana eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus better tolerated than, even for children!)
10 Tr. Spruce needle
2 Tr.
lavender 4 drops. Rosemary (high blood pressure NO rosemary, Instead, 2 Tr. use more lavender)
5 drops. Lemon or bergamot
in 50 ml of base oil (almond oil, sesame oil or oil-based mixture Feeling)
Sauna oil
55 Tr. Orange sweet
65 Tr. Eucalyptus
80 Tr. Pine needle or other needle oil, such as silver fir
in 200 ml of base oil mix
All conifer scents work very expectorant and soothing effect on the respiratory system, so they are recommended in cold weather very much!
Essential oils with particularly strong antiviral effect are:
eucalyptus is traditionally applied to all diseases of the respiratory tract, it provides relief from flu, sinusitis, Thinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, ... E. globulus and E. radiata antibacterial effect, but are not for children under 3 years of age or children with spastic suitable respiratory diseases. As is particularly E. staigeriana , because this is very strongly anti-viral, while a very mild and tolerable, and oil. Ho leaf oil is strong antiviral, antibacterial and very strong anti-fungal! It is thus suitable for respiratory infections and is used successfully in children. myrrh is used in cough and bronchitis, and is a potent antiviral, antibacterial and mentally balancing. Niaouli has a strong anti-infectious, especially against Staphylococcus aureus , and strong anti-viral, expektorativ, immunomodulatory and analgesic. It is used much more for bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, chronic respiratory infections. The use in infants and pregnant women is controversial and therefore not recommended! Oregano is also known as broad-spectrum antibiotic, because it has a very strong anti-bacterial, very strongly against parasites, strongly anti-viral, analgesic and immunomodulatory. This essential oil is quite hot in infectious inflammation of all kinds, and used to ward of infections - but not of children and pregnant women . Palmarosa is strong antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral strong! It is used in nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, etc. Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora) is very effective for all virus and infectious diseases of the mouth, throat and nose. It is used in chronic bronchitis. sage has a strong anti-viral and also specific antibacterial. It is often used for rinsing the mouth and throat. tea tree is an ancient remedy works, strong anti-bacterial, anti viral, antifungal and strong analgesic. The list of indications is long, but it is also the drug of choice for viral and bacterial infections, immunodeficiency, etc. thyme oil is also an essential oil, which is inseparable from the treatment of colds. Thyme Ct. linalool has antiviral and antibacterial. But unbeatable in its antiviral effect is very rare and precious Thyme Ct. thujanol . He has a very strong anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant and balancing. He has a very strong anti-bacterial properties and also enhances our immune system. On psycho-spiritual level of the Thyme is widely known for its tonic effect. He gives us courage and confidence and builds us to weakness again. Other essential oils, such as rock rose, tarragon, lemon balm, hyssop have a strong antiviral effect.
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