Aromatherapy Recipes
using Essential oils for
Colds, Flu, Bronchitis and Congestion

INHALATION for Chest Colds and coughs Cinnamon - 6 drops Rosemary - 6 drops Pine - 6 drops Thyme - 3 drops Blend these oils together then use 4-5 drops in 18 oz of hot water. Use a towel to make a tent, Inhale.	FOR COUGHS AND CROUP Use Eucalyptus (several drops) in a pan of water on low heat or put in a vaporiser or diffuser. This will disperse into the room and help break up mucous and reduce coughing.
Allergy Season To help open up sinuses and congestion 4 drops Eucalyptus 4 drops Chamomile 3 drops Anise 3 drops Lemon 1 drop Petitgrain  5 ml of carrier oil Blend these oils together then - While drawing a bath use 15-20 drops of blend in the running water and enjoy! (This makes enough for about 3-4 baths) You can also omit the carrier oil and add 5 drops to the bath water - Will make enough for 3 baths.	INHALATION FORMULA 2 cups boiling water Eucalyptus - 12 drops Cedarwood - 6 drops Rosemary - 3 drops Peppermint 6 drops Pour blend into bottle, shake well and then add 5 drops to the boiling water (place in a stainless steel bowl), lean over bowl and place towel over head to inhale the oils. Caution - remember sometimes less in oils is better than more
For the FLU, SINUSITIS, BRONCHITIS 30 Drops Eucalyptus 15 drops Lavender 12 drops Pine 6 drops Marjoram 3 drops Thyme Mix all oils in an amber glass bottle. Then place 6 drops in a bowl of hot water and breath in the steam for 5 to 10 minutes.	COLD COMBATING BLEND Orange, - 20 drops Eucalyptus - 10 drops Juniper berry 10 drops Pine Needle - 10 drops Basil - 6 drops Rosewood - 6 drops Ginger - 4 drops Blend all together and us in a diffuser or a few drops in a bath !! (Aromatherapy for Vibrant Health and Beauty by Roberta Wilson)
COLD AND FLU PREVENTION Lavender - 5 ml Eucalyptus s - 5 ml Ravensara - 3 ml Bay laurel - 2 ml Blend in an 30 ml amber bottle. This blend should be diffused throughout the cold and flu season. 10

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