5 parts: Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus)
3 parts: Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
1 part: Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)
1 part: Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris)
This gray weather has awakened all the winter ailments a bit... For those like me who are dealing with seasonal illnesses, I suggest spraying a balsamic essential oil blend in the air, perfect for colds. Just pour a few drops of it into the oil burner to enjoy its benefits! Here's a little recipe that is giving me some relief...
Preparation
Mix the various ingredients; the blend is also excellent for scenting ointments or added to sweet almond oil for a soothing or expectorant massage.
How to use
Pour a few drops of the essential oil blend onto a tissue and inhale from time to time to alleviate respiratory discomfort.
However, please remember to be very careful when choosing and purchasing essential oils. Many essences that are marketed as "natural" are often synthetic fragrances. While essential oils are extracted from plants (through cold pressing or steam distillation), essences and fragrances are obtained through the synthesis of artificial chemical substances. The risk is that in our efforts to do ourselves good, we may end up intoxicating ourselves!
