Health & Beauty

Tackle cold and flu season head on with Tisserand Aromatherapy Essential Oils

Joanne October 30, 2023

Autumn is upon us and although it’s a common misconception that colds, coughs and the flu are caught from the declining temperatures alone; there are several factors that increase our propensity to contract these viruses during the winter.

Thankfully, there are also a plethora of aromatherapy solutions to stop them in their tracks, and here are some essential oil blends from Tisserand Aromatherapy to help you during cold and flu season.

Boost Immunity

Shorter days and longer nights mean a reduction in sunlight – resulting in a lack of vitamin D. The consequence of this is an immune system more vulnerable to infection.

Try: Diffuse six drops of Tisserand Aromatherapy Lemon Essential Oil every day. This will help to boost the body’s immune system and stimulate the production of white blood cells – thereby increasing your ability to fight off illness.

Germ Repellent

Viruses transmit faster in the cold as lower temperatures make their lipid coating tougher, and in turn more resilient and active. Cold air also contains less water vapour than hot air making it drier. Therefore, when we cough and sneeze, the particles released remain in the air for longer, and as a result, it is more likely for us to catch the cold virus.

Try: Tisserand Aromatherapy Eucalyptus, Lemon and Tea Tree essential oils. Before going to bed add 2 drops of Eucalyptus, 2 drops of Lemonand 2 drops of Tea Tree to the water in your Aroma Spa Diffuser. The antiviral and decongestant properties of Eucalyptus, and the antibacterial properties of Tea Tree will help clear your sinuses and fight off germs, while Lemonhelps boost your immune system.

Bronchitis-busting blend

When your cold or flu spreads from your nose and throat to your windpipe and airways you’ve contracted acute bronchitis. Although not a serious as it sounds, it usually lasts between 2 weeks to a month and goes away on its own.

Try: Tisserand Aromatherapy Tea Tree, Eucalyptus and Bergamot essential oils: Add 1 drop of each into a bowl of steaming hot water, and inhale with a towel over your head 2/3 times a day, to help eliminate mucus and fight the infection.

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