Essential oil aromatherapy - relieve rhinitis problems
When it comes to rhinitis, people have a lot of headaches. Some people have tried many methods to treat rhinitis, taken a lot of medicine, and spent a lot of money. In the end, rhinitis still has no effect. If you are currently troubled by rhinitis, you can try to use essential oils, such as peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, etc., to relieve the symptoms. You should also drink more water to keep the nasal cavity moist and reduce congestion.
01 Use essential oils to soothe rhinitis
1. Peppermint essential oil fumigation: add 2 or 3 drops of peppermint essential oil to 2 cups of water. Breathe the steam for 1 minute and repeat 4 to 5 times. Peppermint has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, and antihistamine properties that can help relieve inflammation in the nose.
2. Take a bath with lavender essential oil: The volatilization of lavender essential oil has a soothing and calming effect on the brain, and can also help relieve rhinitis. Contains monoterpenes and oxides, which have antibacterial, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory effects on colds, flu, rhinitis, and throat inflammation. It can be inhaled or bathed.
3. Snoring tea tree essential oil: Tea tree essential oil has antibacterial, antiviral and disinfectant properties. You can put 1 or 2 drops on a clean cloth and smell it, which can treat rhinitis and headaches. It not only soothes cold symptoms but also clears congestion in the nose.
4. Apply eucalyptus essential oil: Eucalyptus essential oil can clear blocked noses and treat rhinitis. You only need to dilute it and apply it (less than 3% ratio). Eucalyptus oil contains cineole, which has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and decongestant properties, so it can treat rhinitis.
02 How to relieve rhinitis?
- 1. Replenish water at any time: Drinking water can moisten the nasal mucosa and prevent the nasal passages from being too dry. Dry nasal passages can make your child’s nose more uncomfortable. In addition, this can also reduce the chance of viral infection and avoid worsening of the condition.
- 2. Need to enhance immunity: Sometimes rhinitis is a disease caused by low immunity. Supplement more vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium and other nutrients to enhance immunity.
- 3. Keep the air moist: Keeping indoor air moist is also important to relieve rhinitis. You can use a humidifier, inhale hot steam, or apply a hot towel to your nose.
- 4. Stay away from dirty air: Dust or pollutants in the air may aggravate the symptoms of rhinitis. Keep your home environment clean and stay away from allergens. Wear a mask when going out and stay away from areas with stagnant air circulation.
- 5. Rinse with saline: Rinsing the nasal cavity with saline is also a way to relieve rhinitis symptoms. You can use a dropper or a neti rinser to cleanse your nasal passages and relieve discomfort.
Kind tips:
Essential oils have a certain relieving effect on rhinitis. You should also pay attention to reducing the risk of allergens, wear a mask when going out, pay attention to cold protection, and avoid cold symptoms to avoid other complications.
Our recommended methods of using essential oils are to provide some auxiliary relief methods for friends in need. It does not mean that essential oils can be used for treatment, nor does it mean that it is prescribed by a doctor. Patients with liver or renal insufficiency, pregnant women, and female friends in special periods need to consult a doctor in detail and are not allowed to use without authorization!
