10 essential oils in winter

The intense aromas of seasonal plants, fruits and spices help you to quickly overcome the small inconveniences brought by the cold weather. As soon as you get a more serious cold, run to the medicine kit and choose the most powerful remedy - an antibiotic. It doesn't help every time and it can weaken your immunity instead of getting rid of the disease.

Here's the alternative: used since ancient times, aromatic oils contain concentrated and very strong plant extracts, comparable in effectiveness to antibiotics, but without their side effects. At least two or three assortments, chosen according to your tastes and the body's needs, should not be missing from your winter kit! You can use them internally to get a stronger effect, but also for massages, baths, in vaporizers or aromatherapy lamps, which relaxes and envelops you in a state of well-being. Scented treatments They cannot replace the treatment prescribed by your doctor in case of respiratory infections or other complicated diseases, but they alleviate the symptoms of the disease, speed up the healing and keep the microbes away, if you use them preventively. Others help you rest better, soothe rheumatic pains, overcome winter depression or the stress that surrounds you as the holidays approach. Orange It is worth adding this oil in a vaporizer to inspire and inspire you in any room, especially in the bedroom, where it brings you relaxation, peaceful and peaceful sleep. It is a good air antiseptic, relieves stress and keeps depression away. Baths in which you pour a few drops of orange essential oil are ideal before bed. Read also:  Plum and orange tart Cimbru This oil is good at all! Invigorates you if you suffer from chronic fatigue or depression, treats respiratory infections, protects the stomach. People with weak immunity are protected from the flu and colds if they take two, three drops a day with a cube of sugar or a teaspoon of honey for two weeks. Pine The oil extracted from the leaves of this conifer is among the most formidable enemies of lung and respiratory diseases, including sinusitis, asthma, rhinitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, TB, due to its disinfectant effect. Refreshes the rooms and purifies the air. The most effective are inhalations and massage. Juniper Crushed and dried berries contain active substances effective in relieving pain caused by rheumatism. Massaging with olive oil (or any body oil) in which you have added volatile juniper oil (a few drops to a teaspoon) soothes joint pain and those that appear in gout attacks. Internally, use three drops three times a day. It also treats urinary tract infections! Fir It is obtained from fir buds and branches with green needles and is especially recommended in flu, cough, pneumonia. It has antiseptic action on the respiratory system and is a good expectorant. You can use it for inhalation, massage or internally, three drops three times a day in a teaspoon of honey. Read also:  What you didn't know about theAniseChristmas tree Excellent in treating indigestion and bloating, anise oil will be a good ally, especially during the holidays, when culinary excesses are the order of the day. Anti-inflammatory, it soothes coughs, menstrual and muscle aches. For a more intense effect, it can be combined with ginger oil or cloves. Use it for inhalations, baths, massage or internally, two, three drops in a teaspoon of honey. Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory cloves , use them with confidence in the treatment of colds, flu, tonsillitis, bronchitis, but also against bloating and colic. You can take up to five drops three times a day with honey for 1-2 weeks. Compresses or massage with diluted essential oil is recommended against joint pain. Eucalyptus Steam inhalation or simple inhalation of dripping oil on a pillow or handkerchief soothes symptoms such as coughing, stuffy nose, and added to a glass of lukewarm water and used for gargling, is a balm for inflamed throat, thanks to its antibacterial properties. Vanilla Obtained from fermented vanilla beans and sought rather for its mild scent, vanilla essential oil can simply be added to regular body cream used in the morning for its energizing and anti-stress effect. Used for a long time, it rekindles the flame of passion in the bedroom. Cinnamon We look for its pleasant aroma, especially in cold weather, but the qualities of cinnamon often exceed the appetizing smell. Antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral, but also aphrodisiac, you can use it for massage and inhalations. 2-3 drops added in a teaspoon of olive oil and applied by massage lower fever, relieve breathing, relieve rheumatic pain.