A recent study highlighted the beneficial effects of inhaling aromatherapy oils on some pathologies, first of all allergic ones.
Spring is approaching and one of the main problems that afflict ever higher percentages of the population is precisely theseasonal allergy. Thanks also to air pollution, this time of year turns, for many, into a hell to be passed on as soon as possible.
There allergic rhinitis syndrome perennial affects the quality of daily life, often making even the simplest of activities really disabling. Symptoms include headache, asthma, stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, sneezing and coughing.
It seems instead that the essential oils they are one of the best ways to treat them. This was demonstrated by the research carried out by Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul in Korea on over 50 people, men and women between the ages of 20 and 60. The study showed how the inhalation of essential oils in aromatherapy it has beneficial effects on rhinitis, freeing the stuffy nose, promoting sleep and also calming cough.
Among the oils that perform an action aromatherapy favorable is thesandalwood essential oil, geranium or almond oil.
It seems that by inhaling these oils a couple of times a day for a week, it is possible to see their positive effects, starting with a significant improvement in nasal obstruction.
Lot of essential oils play strong anti-inflammatory and balsamic action which counteract the irritating effects of dust and pollen. In addition to those mentioned above, widely used are:
- chamomile essential oil
- clove oil
- L'lavender essential oil
- Scots pine oil
- cypress oil
- marjoram oil
For strong allergies it is possible to create a mixture of essential oils, able to counteract the unpleasant symptoms of rhinitis: just combine 10 drops of lavender oil, 10 drops of cypress oil, 5 drops of marjoram oil, 5 drops of copaiba and then spread in the room for 20 minutes twice a day .
