2023-11-22 19:30:03
Responsible for coughing fits, bronchitis is exhausting. Here are the antiviral, immunostimulating and mucolytic essential oils which promote the elimination of the virus.
Summary
Bronchitis is a common illness in autumn-winter which is localized on the bronchi. In 90% of cases, it is of viral origin and can be caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and para-influenza viruses, adenovirus or rhinovirus. Bronchitis manifests itself as dry cough that can turn into a wet cough. Yellowish discharge may be expected when coughing. THE fits cause chest pain, sometimes strong. Some essences have the property of treat the symptoms of bronchitis and promote recovery. Panorama.
Ravinstara essential oil
It’s the star essential oil in case of ENT conditions. She has antiviral and immunostimulating properties which give a whiplash to the body to eliminate the virus in question. “These properties are due to the synergy of 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol) and terpenes“, specifies Sylvie Hampikian, pharmacologist expert in aromatherapy. It is used in inhalation. “Pour 2 drops of ravinstara essential oil into a bowl of lukewarm water and breathe-in the scent 3 to 4 times a day“, recommends the pharmacologist.
Radiated Eucalyptus essential oil
Its active ingredient, eucalyptol, has mucolytic properties which reduce the viscosity of secretions bronchial and promote expectoration. Ultimately, this makes it possible to clear the mucus that clogs the bronchi and improve breathing. It is used cutaneously. “Dilute 2 drops of radiant eucalyptus essential oil in 20 drops of vegetable oil of your choice (olive, sweet almond, argan, macadamia, etc.) and apply your preparation in massage on your thorax, up to 3 times a day“, recommends Sylvie Hampikian.
Niaouli essential oil with 1.8 cineole
This has powerful antiviral properties. “Very popular in cases of ENT conditions, it improves the symptoms of bronchitis and accelerates healingthanks to a composition of eucalyptol and terpenes, including viridiflorol“, says our expert.
For dermal usedilute 1 drop in ten drops of vegetable oil. Practice a massage on the solar plexus, the soles of the feet and the wrists, three times a day.
Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil
Immunostimulant, antimicrobial broad spectrum, antiviral, expectorant, antitussive, analgesic and toning, it covers and treats all the symptoms of bronchitis. An ally to take as soon as the disease develops. “Its best use is in inhalation, assure Sylvie Hampikian. Pour 4 drops over previously boiled water. To do twice a day for a few days “.
Scots Pine essential oil
Antiseptic, respiratory and expectorant, Scots pine essential oil has no equal for clear the bronchi and promote breathing. It is used in inhalation. Place between 1 and 10 drops in your diffuser, 3 times a day.
Caution: essential oils should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, nor by children under 7 years old as well as people with epilepsy. For skin use, it is recommended to do a test in the crook of the elbow by mixing a few drops of essential oil in a little vegetable oil. If following 24 to 48 hours, no allergic type symptoms (redness, eczema, itching, etc.) have appeared, you can use it.
Thanks to Sylvie Hampikian, pharmacologist expert in aromatherapy.
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