Winter weather brings on colds, let’s use a more natural way of getting rid of them. Essential oils and their uses can be issued through topical application, massage, inhalation or water immersion to stimulate a desired response.
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Angelica has antispasmodic properties which soothes the cough.
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Black pepper has anti-bacterial properties in clearing congestion and helps prevent sinusitis.
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Cajeput (relative to tea tree) has anti-bacterial properties that helps fight infections of the upper respiratory system.
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Cedarwood has expectorant properties so it removes mucus from the lungs and respiratory tract. It also relieves headache and other symptoms of coughs and colds.
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Cyprus has expectorant properties and facilitates the removal of phlegm amassed in the respiratory tracts and the lungs.
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Eucalyptus has antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties which makes it a good ingredient in many medicines that treat respiratory problems.
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Frankincense has anti-inflammatory properties which helps relax the breathing passages and has antiseptic properties that boost the immune system.
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Lavender has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties which loosens up the phlegm and relieves congestion.
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Lemon has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which make it especially effective in treating infections of the throat.
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Myrrh has antimicrobial and anti-viral properties so it tends to reduce the accumulation of mucus in the lungs.
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Peppermint has antibacterial and antiviral properties which are helpful in treating coughs.
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Rose has antibacterial properties so it helps in reducing coughs.
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Rosemary has antiseptic and anti-spasmodic properties which appear to relieve throat congestion.
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Sandalwood has expectorant properties and is particularly effective in treating coughs.
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Tea tree has antiviral and expectorant properties that can be effective in the treatment of infections that may be responsible for coughs and helps clear bronchial congestion.