Essential oils: the best antiviral and antibacterial protection

Most of the treatments for respiratory diseases are limited to eliminating the symptoms – runny nose, fever, headache. And people often resort to the help of essential oils for the prevention of diseases and disinfection of housing. Scientists have found that esters eliminate certain types of bacteria, fungi and viral pathogens. During the raging coronavirus and quarantine, antiseptics are not easy to find. There is only one way out – create your own virus protection. 

The editors of estet-portal.com will tell you which antiviral essential oils are better to choose, about how to use them for disinfection.

• Essential oils: the best antiviral defense for the body
• How to Use Essential Oils Properly to Protect Against Viruses
• Wrong ways to using ethers

Essential oils: the best antiviral protection for the body

You need to choose an essential oil with care, some types cause intolerance – feeling unwell, nausea, a sharp jump in pressure, redness of the skin, increased heart rate. Pregnant women, children and the elderly with chronic diseases are advised to first apply a drop of ether to the skin. Wait 8 hours watching for possible reactions.

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Top 7 Essential Oils to Fight Viruses:

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Lemon – a solution of essential oil and water can be sprayed in the room, it will help purify the air, relieve headaches, and works as an antiviral defense.

 

 

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 Tea tree – ether from the plant has an antiseptic effect, improves immunity. With a strong cough, it is rubbed into the chest area, diluted in a small amount of water.

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 Eucalyptus – has a strong anti-cold effect. It is an excellent bactericidal agent for the rapid healing of abrasions, wounds, scratches. If you make an air humidifier based on it, you get an effective air purifier.

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Lavender – oil of a flowering plant helps to quickly cope with a runny nose and nasal congestion. It is enough to put 3 drops of ether on a handkerchief and inhale the fragrance regularly.

 

 

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Mint – eliminates headache, fights inflammation in the respiratory tract, has a vasoconstrictive effect. Massage of the sternum with oil reduces the unpleasant symptoms of colds. Contains camphor and menthol.

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Thyme – valued for the presence of thymol. It is a substance with a strong antiseptic effect.

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Cinnamon – cinnamon oil tones, gives strength, eliminates bacteria and viruses in the air. The only minus of the ether – it is often counterfeited, replacing cinnamon with cheap artificial additives. How to use essential oils to protect against viruses

Antiviral essential oils can be used alone or combined. Inhaling the aroma of esters, a temporary barrier is created on the mucous membranes to protect against foreign bacteria. Therefore, when going to a crowded place – to the supermarket, clinic or just outside, spray a few drops on clothing. Another way – drop oil on a napkin or handkerchief, you get a dry inhalation.

Jojoba oil treats skin diseases The virus continues to live even on hard surfaces. There he survives for a day or more, waiting for a new owner. Its life cycle is interrupted by some of the components that make up the esters.

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Here are the recommendations for using oils:

to clean the room from bacteria and viruses, turn on the humidifier or sprayer by adding 7-8 drops of oil to the water;

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  Mix 2-3 types of oils and apply around the nose, wrists and neck before going outside;
  
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  handkerchief with essential oil must be used carefully, inhaling carefully so as not to burn the mucous membrane;
  
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  cloth with 3 drops of essential oil can be placed in the bedroom;
  
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  disinfection of the room is carried out with a special solution – 50 ml of apple cider vinegar mixed with 5 drops of oil, pour the mixture into water and
  
wash the floors.
• Wrong ways to use ethers

Don't expect the effect of adding a couple of drops of oil to a bowl of water. You need an atomizer or an air purifier. Without the dispersion effect, oil droplets will remain floating on the surface of the water. A day later, such an aqueous mixture is already infected with bacteria and microbes.

The second unsuccessful use of ether – do-it-yourself antiseptic with oil. For the preparation of sanitizers, which are sold in pharmacies and stores, esters are processed. In addition to oil, disinfectants contain alcohol and excipients. The amount of oil and its concentration needed to disinfect hands will cause an allergic rash and skin irritation.

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Excellent antivirus protection – Laurel oil. In the absence of an antiseptic, purchase this ether. It works in its pure form, it is enough to apply 3 drops on your hands. You can add oils to cosmetics – body and hand cream, shower gel, in base oil.

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