These antiviral essential oils are best applied as a rub, diffused into a room, in a dressing, as a compress or in a bath.
Out of these for flu-like symptoms try orange, oregano, ravensara, thyme and Melissa.
Immune Deficiency:
Cistus, geranium, lavender, manuka, lemon, Melissa, rose rosemary, ravenara, tea tree, thyme, Melaleuca alternifolia, Eucalyptus radiata. These may be applied in a bath, as a rub, diffused into a room or inhaled.
Herpes ? Cold sores:
Bergamot, geranium, melissa, Melaluca alternifolia, blue cypress, oregano, thyme, cumin, mountain savory, clove or cinnamon. Apply topically or in a bath.
Herpes ? Shingles:
Elemi, clove, oregano, bergamot, blue cypress, sandalwood, thyme, juniper, peppermint, Eucalyptus radiata, geranium, lavender, melissa, ravensara.
Apply topically or in bath.
Polio:
Lemon, ylang ylang, frankincense, wintergreen, birch, myrtle, Cyprus, myrrh, tarragon, sage.
There you have it – everything you wanted to know about antiviral essential oils. If you’re thinking about rushing out there and buying some oils – the best advice is to get some advice – as with everything, you get what you pay for.
Paul Newland is a health writer, sports training consultant and martial arts instructor and runs the Global-Longevity.com website.
He is the author of numerous health information books and guides, including the Wellness Report, The Ultimate Antioxidant Report, The Selenium Report, The Ultimate Nutrient Guide and The Bird Flu Report and The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide – available Free (for a limited time) through Global-Longevity.com..
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