Swine Flu Prevention/Treatment with Essential Oils
In continuing to research alternative ways to prevent/treat swine flu we found numerous sites with information regarding the efficacy of herbs and essential oils. If you are interested in this alternative we would recommend you attend the Southeast Wise Women: Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference to be held October 2-4 in Black Mountain. We will be there to provide demonstrations of the SCENAR, so if you would like a direct experience of SCENAR visit our booth. To learn more go to www.sewisewomen.com
Make sure you read our Healing Tips page which gives you ways to keep your neuropeptide levels high and stress low so that your body’s immune system can be at its most effective.
If you have symptoms of flu, it is essential you see your doctor for a diagnosis.
The most common essential oils recommended for antiseptic and antiviral effects are Eucalyptus (also good for decongesting), Rosemary, Clove (you can also hold clove buds in the mouth frequently during the day), Oregano (also found to be effective against the superbug MRSA), Garlic (chewing cloves), tea tree, peppermint, Thyme and Elderberry (which interrupts the virus’s ability to penetrate cell walls). You can also put antiseptic oils on a handkerchief or mask when in crowed areas. A caution: some of the antiseptic/antiviral oils can be too intense to put on sensitive skin. Be sure to research which ones can be applied directly to the skin.
Basil or Tulsi oil can relieve congestion in the lymphatic system which supports the ability of the body to eliminate the virus. Having regular lymphatic massage can also increase your body’s ability to fight off illness in general. The lymphatic massage therapist we use is Marilyn Mathews of Weaverville, NC. She has years of experience and is an excellent pratitioner.
Taking a mixture of 1/2 Tbs of honey and 1/2 Tbs of cinnamon 5-6 times a day is another home remedy that is useful. Putting 2-3 drops of Juniper Berry oil in a hot bath or diffuser boosts immunity.
You can also combine oils. For example, putting 2-4 drops of Eucalyptus/Basil/Rosemary/Juniper oils in boiling water or a steamer and taking hot facial or nasal steams 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes can decongest nasal and ear zones.
The most recent statistics on the incidence of swine flu can be found at www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
We also found an interesting guide book on natural prevention of swine flu at http://scribd.com/doc/14847284/Swine-Flu-Prevention-Guide
If you also know of prevention and remedies for swine flu, please feel free to comment below. The more information on possible natural ways to protect and assist our bodies resisting this disease, the better.
biofeedback, Natural Health Practices, pain relief, SCENAR, Swine Flu | Penny | 
August 30, 2009 10:42 am
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