How Essential Oils Can Help with the Flu

Influenza, known as the flu is highly contagious and is caused by a virus. Other similar strains of the flu are H1N1 or the swine flu. Common symptoms of the are fever, sore throat, cough, fatigue, headaches, nausea, muscle aches, and congestion.

There are a number of oils which can help in preventing the flu and also help fight the infection. The most common are:

• On Guard (best selling for fighting the flu)
• Breathe
• Melaleuca
• Eucalyptus
• Rosemary
• Peppermint

Others essential oils which have flu fighting characteristics include:

• Clove
• Lavender
• Oregano
• Ginger (for nausea)
• Thyme
• White Fir (for aches and pains)
• Wild Orange

Application of the essential oils:

• Use Onguard drops in the mouth to relieve soar throat
• Diffusing into the air to combat the virus
• Place Breathe and peppermint on the chest to relieve congestion
• Put oregano on bottom of feet to boost the immune system
• Add 1-2 drops of oils to a hot bath.

If your interested check out On Guard which has done wonders for me.

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