Application

Whether inhalation, ointments, teas or capsules: Essential oils, both internally and externally apply.



enjoyed as a tea, the effect of an essential oil is rather low. This is because the oils are only slightly soluble in water. To prevent that do not evaporate quickly, the volatile ingredients, you should cover the tea while dragging leave.
Inhalation

Inhaling is particularly suitable for cold symptoms such as runny nose or cough. When inhaled, take the essential oils directly on the hot water vapor through the mucous membranes. The substances get into the mouth and throat, where they can be effective. So they can give such a cold relief.

Note: In case of eye problems, inflammatory skin diseases, circulation problems or very low blood pressure is advisable not to inhale the better.
A woman inhaling essential oils.
Inhaled for colds can help with essential oils.

Inhalation you do not need much: First, a large range, with hot water-filled bowl and a towel. Depending on the symptoms you can give different additives in the water. Find out in advance the safe side with the doctor or pharmacist which inhalation additives are suitable for you and in what concentration you should use them.

Please contact the application before the table, cover a towel over your head and you bend over the bowl. The towel is to prevent escape of steam. Be careful not to bend too close to the water to prevent burns - keep at least a distance of two palms. Breathe in deeply through your nose and mouth. So you should inhale for about 10 to 20 minutes.

In the pharmacy you get so-called alternative inhalers (inhalers), which contain appropriate attachments for the nose and mouth, with which one can dose the oil well.

Wash after using your face with lukewarm water. Avoid the corridor outside and drafts: Relax rather a while. Treat yourself to best a break - for example in a warm bed - in order to rebuild your circulation can.