To have a blocked nose is very common. The feeling of not being able to breathe properly through the nose (nasal obstruction) occurs frequently in the case of a head cold. The essential oils can help you!
Sometimes referred to as nasal congestion or obstruction, a blocked nose is due to the inflammation or irritation of nasal mucous. This condition causes a tightening of the air passage in the nose and the mucous cannot drain correctly. If the nose is blocked for a period of time, the inflammation will worsen and can turn into a head cold or sinusitis. A blocked nose therefore is a real bother if occurring daily and becomes tiring…
Objective no 1: liquefy the secretions to promote nose blowing and expectoration (spit) of mucous accumulated in the respiratory tract.
Easy recipes
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or that of the Pacific Scents blog as to your usage of essential oils for yourself or anyone else.
I strongly invite you to compare the information with that of authoritative experts and the opinion of health professionals.
EO = Essential Oil
Niaouli
5 drops of Niaouli EO on a handkerchief or on your pillow. Breathe in 4 to 5 times a day.
Express Recipe
Mix 2 ml of Niaouli + 2 ml of Eucalyptus Globulus + 1 ml of Peppermint
Pour 3 drops of this mixture on a handkerchief to breathe in. repeat 5 times a day.
Counter-indications
- Not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women and for children under the age of 10.
- Not advised for asthmatics or people suffering from hormone-dependent or hepatic illnesses.
For children, the use of more gentle EO is recommended
Mix 2 drops of Thyme Linalol EO + 2 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata EO in 5 drops of VO.
Both are antibacterial and antiviral and eucalyptus is a good decongestant.
Apply this mixture on the chest, upper back and on the sides of the nose (be careful not to go near the eyes). Repeat 3 times a day.
Counter-indications
Not advised during the first trimester of a pregnancy and if breastfeeding. Also not advised for children under the age of 3.
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Good habits for a blocked nose
- Wash your nose with a saline solution* so as to free the nose. Repeat this 3 to 5 times a day before breathing in essential oils. (*Recipe to make yourself: Boil 50 ml filtered water to which you have added one level teaspoon of fine salt (about 5g). Let it cool before usage).
- Do not overheat your home because the air needs to have enough humidity and/or use a humidifier: the fact of breathing humid air will soothe irritated nasal tissue and soften the mucous. Taking a warm shower is also good. The vapor will act in the same way.
- A warm wet towel wrung and pressed against your face can unblock your nose and lessen the pain
- A magic trick to unblock your nose: Push firmly at the level of your eyes with your thumb and index finger for 30 seconds. Your fingers need to be bent inwards. Breathe in and out while making a small movement downwards.
What you need to avoid at all costs when having a blocked nose
- To blow your nose too much: if nothing comes out of the nose you are risking to increase the irritation and thus increasing the congestion
- Fatty, fried or cold food. This is the reason why eating soup is recommended for blocked noses.
- Vasoconstrictor products (reduces the calibre of blood vessels) such as nose drops.
