Disclaimer: None of these health benefits have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
I have been using essential oils in my home and for my family for many years now. I am happy to say that my kids have never been on antibiotics and have rarely even been sick. I attribute that to a healthy diet, strong immune systems, and using essential oils! We only use therapeutic grade essential oils because purity counts when using them on and inside of your body! Here is what we use to help relieve sinus infections.
The Oils:
Thieves: antiviral and antibacterial
RC: gives relief from colds, bronchitis, sore throats, sinusitis, coughs, and respiratory congestion. It has been shown to help the body decongest the sinus passages, combat lung infections, and relieve allergy symptoms
Peppermint: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, pain relieving. Often used for respiratory infections. You can read more in this study and this study
*Note: the information provided above was obtained from this essential oils reference guide, I am not personally making health claims
Application and Use:
- put 1-2 drops of each oil onto the bottoms of your feet, individually, you do not want to mix oil blends into one container
- apply 1 drop of each to your sinus area (using a carrier oil)
- put one drop of each in a mug of hot water, drape a towel over your head and lean over the mug to breathe in the vapors
For more information, I suggest picking up the Essential Oils Desk Reference — this is where I find my information and learn how to use the oils in my home.
How to Get Started with Essential Oils
- Sign up for my FREE 21-day essential oil email class, to learn the basics.
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- Find out how to buy essential oils at wholesale, 24% off retail prices (and get freebies from me!)
How do you remedy a sinus infection? I would love to hear about it in the comments below!
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3 Replies to “How To Help Relieve a Sinus Infection With Essential Oils”
I have also used one drop of Melaluca Alternafolia in my netti pot, which seemed to help a lot.
When you say to add a drop to sinus area, where exactly do you mean?
Put a drop onto one of your fingers and rub it over your forehead and the bridge of your nose