Reduce allergies naturally with 5 easy remedies! With pollen season among most of us, seasonal allergies are sure to flare up!
More often than not, our immune systems are overworked and overstressed. We are surrounded by different kinds of toxins in our environments. Not only allergens and outdoor pollution, but also toxic chemicals in things like cleaning products and synthetic fragrances.
Here are 5 remedies to reduce allergies naturally:
Aromatherapy Inhaler
Aromatherapy inhalers are great for reducing allergies naturally! You can purchase the inhalers and cotton inserts from Amazon. Here are a couple of great recipes for your inhaler:
- 10 drops eucalyptus radiata essential oil
- 10 drops rosemary ct. cineol essential oil
- 8 drops bay laurel essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- 10 drops rosemary ct. cineol essential oil
Just add the essential oil drops to the cotton insert and place into the inhaler! Throw into your purse or pocket and use as needed!
Room Sprays
Purify your air and make your room smell delightful! Just spritz oils all around your room to reduce airborne allergens and microbes.
The recipe below is for a 16oz (500ml) glass spray bottle. Fill bottle with distilled water and 25% grain alcohol to reduce microbial growth.
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary ct. cineol essential oil
- 5 drops thyme essential oil
- 5 drops spearmint essential oil
Mix ingredients and spritz around your room!
Diffuser
Diffuse essential oils to support your immune system, while neutralizing airborne allergens. Here are a few diffuser recipes:
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops juniper essential oil
- 4 drops frankincense essential oil
Aromatherapy Bath
Aromatherapy baths are a great way to ease muscle tension, relax, wind down, and open your breathing. You can use 1 tbsp castile soap with 6 to 8 drops of essential oils blended in.
Here is another recipe using Epsom Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt.
- 2 cups Epsom Salt or Himalayan Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Baking Soda
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil or oil of choice
- 30 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Combine all ingredients and add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup to bath water. Store excess in a glass jar with lid.
Natural Cleaning
Keep your home clean and prevent allergy symptoms by using essential oils in DIY natural cleaning products! Replacing my chemical cleaning products with all-natural, essential oil versions had a big impact on my allergy relief.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Spray
- 1 cup distilled water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- Spray bottle
This recipe is great for cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen sink, refrigerator, stove, microwave, bathroom sink and faucet handles and more! If you would like more great recipes for cleaning naturally check out my book, Aromatherapy For Life.
Essential Oil Safety Guidelines
Be sure to follow these safety guidelines when you’re using essential oils for allergies (or any other reason):
- For children under 10: I recommend avoiding oils rich in the component 1,8 cineole.
- For people with asthma and other breathing conditions: Have them sniff the bottle first. If their chest feels tighter, I don’t use that oil for them.
- Use oils from reputable companies: Make sure you buy from companies that are transparent about their practices. Offer products that are 100% pure, sustainably harvested, and either certified organic, organically grown, or wildcrafted.
- Do not use essential oils directly on the skin: Dilute essential oils before using on skin. I never recommend undiluted topical use of essential oils, unless you’re a certified aromatherapist. Some oils can actually harm the skin if they’re used in this way. Be sure to dilute your essential oils in a carrier before applying them topically.
- Do not consume essential oils: I never recommend consuming essential oils, unless you’re a certified aromatherapist. Without the proper knowledge and education, consuming essential oils is not advisable.