Nasal, Sinus, & Upper Respiratory Decongestant Aromatherapy Blend
Safety first
Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with the ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide at:
As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.
See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.
Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.
The Blend
1 drop of Patchouli (E. globulus)
1 drop of Pine (P. slvestris)
Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage
Can use up to 3 times daily for the duration of symptoms, typically not longer than 7 days.
Why It Works (Actions):
Decongestant - Essential oil that relieves nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract: Patchouli, Pine
Expectorant - Essential oil that encourages the discharge of mucus from bronchio-pulmonary passages: Pine
Anticatarrhal - Essential oil that heals inflammation of the mucous membranes: Pine
Methods of use:
All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ Magic Mamas’ Collective which can be found here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/from-salves-to-sprays-the-ultimate-compilation-of-base-recipes-in-aromatherapy
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here: magicmamascollective.com/aromatherapy-apothecary/essential-oil-dilution-chart
Cautions & Contraindications
A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.
Patchouli - The toxic constituents are patchoulenone and cinnamic acid. Avoid the use of patchouli with loss of appetite or anorexia, because it may reduce appetite. Due to research, if patchouli essential oil contains more than 5% alpha-bulnesene (delta-guaiene), it should be used with extreme care and never orally where these conditions exist: anticoagulant drugs, surgery, childbirth, peptic ulcer, hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. Always check the safety precautions for each oil and follow the administration guidelines and dose and duration. Duration of exposure is as important as concentration. This is an important safety consideration throughout your studies. Always consider dose and duration whenever you use essential oils.
Pine - The toxic constituent is alpha-pinene. Dermal irritant: Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin, because it may cause eczema-type reactions on allergy-sensitive skin. It is contraindicated during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Age Requirements
Patchouli: 6+
Pine: 6+
