Proven Essential Oil Strategies for Preventing Cold and Flu

3 min to read
Andrea Butje
11/04/2021

I want to share 5 essential oils for cold and flu that have been researched and proven to help you stay well and feel better faster if you do get sick.

You can make so many helpful blends with just these 5 oils!

I'll also explain WHY these oils are so effective and share ideas and recipes that can help you start enhancing your immunity right away.

5 favorite essential oils for cold and flu prevention + why they work:

  • Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
    Contains terpinen-4-ol, a potent natural component for reducing germs

  • Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
    Rich in nourishing linalyl acetate, shown to calm stress and inflammation

  • Eucalyptus Oil (Eucalyptus radiata)
    Famous for high quantities of 1,8-cineole, which can help clear congestion

  • Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)
    High in ɑ-pinene, known to reduce germs and soothe inflammation

  • Green Mandarin Oil (Citrus reticulata)
    Full of d-limonene, proven to support immunity and reduce germs

While these aren’t the only oils you can use to stay well and prevent colds & flu, they are a great place to start. These oils are well-researched and incredibly popular for their wide range of therapeutic benefits. 

How can you use these essential oils to boost immunity?

There are many ways you can use these incredible oils to stay well.

Here are just a few ideas to help you get started: 

  • Create an inhaler using 6 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of green mandarin oil, to carry with you and use throughout the day. (It fits right in your pocket!)

  • Diffuse 5 drops of frankincense oil and 5 drops of green mandarin oil to help purify the air and reduce germs. 

  • Try my favorite cold and flu recipes from my 3-hour video class, "How to Protect Your Family from Cold and Flu with Essential Oils."

No One Gets Sick in This House!

Why this recipe works 

These oils work together to support our immune systems while opening up breathing and discouraging unwanted germs. 

No One Gets Sick in This House!

These oils work together to support our immune systems while opening up breathing and discouraging unwanted germs.

Ingredients
  • 6 drops Green Mandarin Oil (Citrus reticulata)

  • 5 drops Eucalyptus Oil (Eucalyptus radiata)

  • 5 drops Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Equipment
  • Diffuser

Directions
  • Add the drops of essential oil to a diffuser.

  • Diffuse this blend periodically throughout the day to keep your
    energy and immunity strong.

When evening sets in, you can switch over to a nighttime version. This cold and flu essential oil blend is just as preventive, but it's a little more relaxing (rather than energizing).

Everyone Gets a Good Night's Sleep!

Why this recipe works 

These oils offer gentle relaxation and support that reduces stress and supports deep sleep, increasing our natural immune function.

Everyone Gets a Good Night's Sleep!

These oils offer gentle relaxation and support that reduces stress and supports deep sleep, increasing our natural immune function.

Ingredients

  • 8 drops Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)

  • 6 drops Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

  • 4 drops Green Mandarin Oil (Citrus reticulata)

Equipment
  • Diffuser

Directions
  • Add the drops of essential oil to a diffuser.

  • Turn on your diffuser as you’re winding down for bedtime

Discover safe, natural solutions to prevent and quickly recover from colds & flu in our 3-hour workshop, Protect Your Family from Colds & Flu!

Learn how essential oils can support your family’s health and well-being, helping you stay well and providing much-needed relief when you’re feeling under the weather. You’ll learn which essential oils can help you prevent and recover from respiratory infections and gain a strong understanding of how and why they work.

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