Cold and Flu Essential Oil 15 gram $12.00
There are many different ways to use Cold and Flu Essential Oil when you feel the symptoms of a cold or flu striking.
Here are some different ways.
Sinus Inhalation Steam
Boil 4 to 6 cups of water. Put the hot water into a bowl and add 4 to6 drops of Cold and Flu Essential Oil. Hold your head over the bowl and place a towel over your head. As you do this, your eyes should be closed; and breathe in the steam slowly and deeply. Keep your head under the towel, over the hot water for about 5 to 10 minutes. If the heat is too much, take a quick break away from the steam and then resume.
Precautions
Discontinue if you feel any discomfort.
If you have asthma or broken capillaries, the inhalation method should NOT be used.
Stream longer than 15 minutes will not be that much more effective.
Hot water can burn the skin. Be careful.
Using more than 4 to 6 drops will not be as effective. If you smell the Essential Oil throughout the house, you probably used too much.
People with congestive heart failure or pregnant women or epilepsy or infants or small children shouldn’t steam
Essential oil should not be taken internally or used directly onto the skin.
Adding Cold and Flu Essential Oil to Carrier Oil or Lotion
If you want to make your our bath or massage oil at home you need to have a carrier oil. The easiest to purchase is Sunflower or Olive Oil at the grocery store. A carrier oil is any vegetable oil used for diluting pure essential oil. We use Sweet Almond, Grape Seed and Jojoba to make our Bath and Massage Oil. Dilution ratio is 1 tablespoon of base oil or lotion to 6 drops of Cold and Flu Essential Oil.
Adding Cold and Flu Essential Oil to Simmering Pots
A simmering pot normally consist of a small container that should be filled with water and essential oil added. The container is then placed above a candle or light. When the flame burns or the light becomes warm, the oil is heated and disperses its scent throughout the room.
Caution Remember to use caution with any equipment that heats up. Pure essential oils are flammable and must be attended while they are burning. Always ensure that the burners, diffusers, and any equipment using essential oils are out of the reach of children and pets.