Essential oils can be used in the home as antiviral cleaning products. A diffuser used with essential oils like eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, lemon balm Melissa officinalis, peppermint Mentha piperita var. vulgaris, or thyme Thymus vulgaris may reduce the airborne viruses in a room.
Essential
oils can also be added to hand creams to help reduce the spread of
viruses by contact. Of course, these should be used in addition to the
common sense CDC recommendations to wash your hands frequently, cover
your mouth and nose with your arm when you sneeze, and to stay home if
you are sick.Winter can be a challenging time because there is
the potential for many people to be sick with a cold or flu at the same
time, but we can use natural support options, such as essential oils,
to keep us healthy.To read the full-length article "The Antiviral Activity of Essential Oils", click HERE.
This
article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to
treat, diagnose, heal, or prevent disease. Always consult with your
primary care provider for a proper diagnosis if you think you may have
the seasonal flu or the H1N1 flu, and follow their recommendations.
Posted February 23, 2011 at 09:57 AM
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