With spring around the corner, many people are looking forward to a break from the dreary cold of winter while others are dreading the allergies that come with the changing seasons. However, there is no need to live in a haze of itchy, water eyes, clogged sinuses, and headaches. There are numerous Essential Oils that can help ease the worst of your allergy symptoms to let you enjoy the warmer weather and blooming flowers. Here are some tips for using essential oils for allergies.

Lavender

Lavender is an excellent option for dealing with irritating allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion and headaches. This is because this oil has natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects, which helps ease sinus pressure. It also has the added bonus of boosting your immune system.

However, lavender’s main claim to fame is as a relaxation aid. When dealing with allergies, you may find that you are suffering from excess stress. Lavender oil can help you relax and unwind. You can add lavender oil to a diffuser as part of aromatherapy or you can apply it to the soles of your feet.

Peppermint

Peppermint oil is another popular option for combating allergies. This oil helps to improve your ease of breathing and headaches by reducing inflammation of the mouth and throat; it also acts as a natural expectorant. This oil has the added benefit of boosting your ability fight off sinus and respiratory infections as well. Peppermint oil works best when diluted with a carrier oil.

Lemon

Like the above options, lemon oil also helps strengthen your immune system. This particular oil is effective at reducing phlegm. Using the oil in a diffuser can help reduce pollen and other allergens in your home.

When combined, these oils are known as the LLP shot (Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint), and they are a potent allergy fighting combination. Most individuals recommend putting 3 drops of each oil into a capsule for consumption; however, if you are not comfortable taking Essential Oils internally, this blend is just as effective when diluted with a carrier oil and applied topically.

Essential Oils for Mold/Fungus

Not all allergens are created equal. While pollen is often the culprit behind itchy eyes and runny noses, sometimes mold and fungus are to blame. Certain oils work extremely well when it comes to fighting these particular allergens.

Melaleuca

Melaleuca oil, also known as Tea Tree Oil, is very effective for mold and fungus related allergies, providing relief from sneezing, runny nose, and a multitude of other allergy symptoms. In fact, Melaleuca oil is so effective against mold it can be used as a cleaning product to kill mold and mildew around your home. Melaleuca can be applied topically or used as part of aromatherapy.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass is another oil that can effectively kill mold in your home. It is especially useful for this purpose when used in a diffuser. This Essential Oil is able to reduce headaches as well; it works best for this purpose when the oil is applied directly to the skin.

Whether your allergies are pollen-driven or mold-based, there is an Essential Oil that can relieve a multitude of your symptoms. Don’t spend the upcoming season in misery—consider the above Essential Oils as natural alternatives to your allergy woes.

If you’d like to learn more about Essential Oils and how they can help you and your family stay healthy, please contact me today!

About the author

Kimberly Distilli

Kimberly Distilli, R.N. and founder of Wellness Balance, has spent almost three decades in the medical field. Kimberly devoted her life to taking care of others but it wasn’t until she became seriously ill with breast cancer that she discovered the impact of alternative, non-invasive therapies such as cold laser therapy, alkaline water, cellular cleansing and neurotoxin release.