Breathe Better Blend 12ml

Breathe easy this winter and don't let colds and flu get up your nose. Breathe Better Blend is specially formulated with tried and tested anti-influenza essential oils to have you breathing easily again in no time at all.

Organic Peppermint is mostly made up of menthol, ( EO yield of peppermint is 1.2‐3% and contains menthol (30‐55%), menthon (14‐32%), isomenthone (1.5‐10%), menthyl acetate (2.8‐10%), menthofuran (1‐9%), 1,8‐cineole (3.5‐14%), limonene (1‐5%), not more than 3% of pulegone and not more than 1% of carvone,) which is a well known decongestant and is excellent to clear stuffy noses.

Organic cold pressed Lime essential oil is a well known disinfectant and has long been used for the treatment of bacterial nose and throat infections.(see Throat Balm for more information https://www.naturedeva.com.au/home-2/store/#!//p/3507357

Organic Eucalyptus Radiata A refreshing, stimulating pure essential oil that is long lasting Eucalyptus Radiata fortifies the immune system and child safe. Its powerful anti-microbial action can be enjoyed daily.

Although Eucalyptus Radiata shares a common cineole aroma with other eucalyptus oils, analytically its chemical structure is unique. The primary difference is the presence of piperitone which is also found in peppermint oil. This gives Eucalyptus Radiata a more pleasant and soothing aroma and could also explain why it is a good decongestant. Eucalyptus Radiata oil is a powerful respiratory aid and has a strong influence on breathing. It stimulates oxygen uptake in our cell tissues and increases circulation. Increased oxygenation in the lungs promotes the cleansing and repair function of our red blood cells. Eucalyptus oil is an excellent blood cleanser and helpful for regenerating lung tissue and function.

Reputation as a good expectorant (promotes removal of mucous from respiratory system) and cough suppressant. Eucalyptus aromatherapy essential oil is helpful for easing inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, as well as nasal congestion.

Eucalyptus is excellent for treating bronchial problems use as an inhalant, or diffuse into the air. Traditional remedy for sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, strep throat, colds and flu, hay fever, catarrh, coughs, sinus headache and tension headaches due to congestion.

Organic Lemon Myrtle

Indigenous Australians have long used lemon myrtle, both in cuisine and as a healing plant. The oil has the highest citral purity; typically higher than lemongrass. Lemon Myrtle is a powerful anitimicrobial oil useful for the both the prevention and treatment of infections.

Organic Ravensara Being an expectorant means being an agent that can dilute or loosen the phlegm or catarrh deposits in the respiratory system and ease their passage out of the body. An expectorant like Ravensara essential oil is necessary in cases of coughs, congestion, asthma and breathing troubles and heaviness in the chest arising from the hardening of phlegm in the bronchi, trachea, larynx, pharynx, and lungs. According to Meenakshi Nagdeve of Cornell University, US, Ravensara is an

“efficient bacteria fighter is a virus fighter too. It stops viral growth by rupturing the cyst (the protective coating on the virus) and then killing the virus inside. It is very good for fighting diseases caused by viruses such as the common cold, influenza, measles, mumps, and pox.”

Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight all three categories of infectious organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), Used in vapor therapy, Tea Tree Oil can help with colds, measles, sinusitis and viral infections.

Organic Pine Scotch Pine Essential Oil is produced by steam distilling the needles of Pinus sylvestris, a tall coniferous tree Containing approximately 90% monoterpenes, Scotch Pine Essential Oil is a good respiratory and antimicrobial oil. Scotch Pine Essential Oil smells fresh, woody, earthy and balsamic.

Scotch Pine Essential Oil is therefore useful for the treatment of colds, coughing, flu

Sinusitis,bronchial infection. sinus congestion, general debility, fatigue and

mental and nervous exhaustion

Sources:

Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 614.

Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 165-166.

Meenakshi Nagdeve of Cornell University, US,

Selvarani Vimalanathan, James Hudson. Anti-influenza virus activity of essential oils and vapors,

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada. American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products 2014; 2 (1): 47-53

Salvatore Battaglia The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy – Volume I Foundations & Materia Medica, Third Edition.Aromatherapist, International Speaker, Author, Aromatherapy and Wellness Educator

Use in vaporizer

Apply a few drops to a bath or pillow before sleep. For children place a few drops in a bowl of warm water under the bed.

Put into a spay bottle and dilute with water

Or put a few drops on pulse points

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