• HerbSpace
• Thu,08 2022

4 Essential Oils to Strengthen Your Immune System

Aromatherapy is an incredible healing art and science, supporting and enhancing immunity and mind-body wellness. At the core of aromatherapy are essential oils, which are extracted from different parts of plants and abundant in healing properties.

Various essential oils support the immune system by soothing the nervous system and reducing stress. Use the following essential oils to build immunity.

Peppermint Essential Oil

A popular ingredient in ancient medicine, peppermint essential oil is a versatile oil that has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. It is known for its high menthol content that refreshes and perks up mood, it is especially beneficial when it comes to fighting coughs, colds, fevers, headaches and sinus.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender has a long list of healing properties that is more than impressive. Along with it's well know effects of calming and sedating, its full properties include almost everything including analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, nervine, sedative and tonic. Inhaling Lavender essential oil is beneficial to the respiratory system, the nervous system and the immune system. Best part is that Lavender essential oil blends well with almost every essential oil, so is a great addition to any blend.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is a well-known healing oil. Like Lavender, there is not much that Frankincense cannot do. It's long list of properties include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, sedative and tonic. Frankincense is amazing when added to a blend that will be inhaled. The body will welcome it's healing powers. An immune stimulant, frankincense helps your body to heal itself. Great to help rid the environment of allergens, viruses and bacteria too.It has a strong aroma and is usually best when combined with other essential oils in a blend.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil fights infections and inhibits harmful bacteria. With potent antibacterial and antifungal qualities due to high levels of alpha-sabine and anti-sceptic qualities because of terpinenen-4-ol, tea tree essential oil is a notable immune booster. Research shows that its significantly suppressed proteins associated with an inflammatory response.

 

Include essential oils in your daily routine and healthcare regime to let the plant wisdom work its magic in you.