In the fight against the coronavirus, it is essential to respect barrier gestures and respect for the rules of social distancing. Essential oils can be a preventive tool to ward off viruses and microbes. The advice of Virginie Brevard, doctor of pharmacy and aromatherapist, author of Caring for her children effectively and safely thanks to essential oils and hydrosols, ed. Eyrolles (with Alix Lefief-Delcourt, published in April)
I want to clean up the atmosphere
Good essential oils: HE of Ravintsara, the number one antiviral in aromatherapy, also has immunostimulatory and antibacterial properties. If it is unavailable, you can fall back on the HE of saro, a plant from Madagascar that has the same properties. The HE of radiated eucalyptus, in addition to its antiviral properties, acts on the secretion of mucus. The essence of lemon is an atmospheric sanitizer.
By broadcast: In a diffuser by nebulization, pour 30 drops of essential oil of ravintsara or saro, 30 drops of HE of radiated eucalyptus, 60 drops of lemon essence. Diffuse in the living rooms for 20 to 30 minutes three times a day.
Please note that this mixture is contraindicated in people with epilepsy and asthma due to the presence of 1,8-cineole in ravintsara and struck off eucalyptus. In this case, bet instead on 60 drops of essential oil of palmarosa, antiviral and antibacterial with 60 drops of essential oil of lemon in a diffuser by nebulization.
Do not diffuse in a child's room, because these essential oils are contraindicated in them. And if you feel discomfort during the broadcast, stop it.
I want to keep the infection at bay if someone is sick in the home
Good essential oils: HE of palmarosa has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. HE of linalool thyme has a broad anti-infective power and calms inflammation.
In application on the skin: In a 15 ml bottle, pour 30 drops of essential oil of palmarosa, 30 drops of essential oil of thyme with linalool, 30 drops of essential oil of ravintsara or saro, in 12 ml of vegetable oil (macadamia, sweet almond, grapeseed). Take 20 drops of this mixture and apply on the chest, on the crease of the elbow, or under the soles of the feet. Do this twice a day, morning and evening.
This mixture is contraindicated in people with epilepsy and asthma. In this case, replace ravintsara or saro with rosewood essential oil, in the same proportions.
I have early symptoms
Good essential oils: Tea tree HE has anti-infectious properties, balsam fir HE is known as a bronchial protector, black spruce HE relieves the inflammatory reaction.
In application on the skin: In a 30 ml bottle, pour 5 ml of tea tree HE, 5 ml of balsam fir HE, 2.5 ml of noble laurel HE (powerful anti-infective), 2.5 ml of spruce HE black, with 15 ml of vegetable oil. Apply 20 drops of this mixture on the torso and 20 drops on the upper back. You can do this application every 2 hours for one to two days by monitoring the progress of the infection. Be careful, essential oils can have a drying power which aggravates the dryness of the cough.
I want to relieve a dry cough
Good essential oils: HE of red myrtle and HE of black spruce are used in the treatment of dry coughs.
The soothing gesture. Pour hot water into a basin, add 10 drops of HE of red myrtle and 10 drops of HE of black spruce. Immerse a towel in the water, wring it out, and then place it on your chest. Wrap with cellophane film and place a hot water bottle on top. Stay around thirty minutes, in a semi-recumbent position.
I need a minute disinfectant
The right essential oil: tea tree HE has anti-infectious properties.
On the skin. You can add a drop of tea tree essential oil to the hydro-alcoholic gel, or if you don't have it on hand, in an aloe vera gel. You can also pour a drop of essential oil directly on the hand and rub, if there is no skin intolerance.
Precaution of use: essential oils being very powerful, it is necessary to respect the prescription. Most of them are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation and also in children. Ask your pharmacist for advice before using them.
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