How to Relieve Sinusitis With Essential Oils

Sinuses are hollow cavities located within the cheekbones, around the eyes and nose; and in the forehead. They are connected to nasal cavities by small channels lined with mucus membranes. But when mucus membranes become inflamed and swollen, due to a cold or allergies, nasal passages are blocked, preventing proper sinus drainage and restricting breathing. Blockage can lead to an infection known as sinusitis. Pure and natural essential oils contain properties that aid in draining sinus passages, improving breathing and reducing mucus secretions.

Things You'll Need

• Grapeseed oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Lemon myrtle essential oil
• Basil essential oil
• Orange essential oil
• Fennel essential oil
• Blue cypress essential oil
• Lemon eucalyptus essential oil
• Peppermint essential oil
• Cedar essential oil
• White fir oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Ginger essential oil
• Juniper essential oil
• Bourbon geranium essential oil
• Bath sponge
• Cotton balls
• Towel
• Vaporizer or humidifier

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Instructions

• 1

  Pet dander triggers allergies and blocks sinuses.

  Sprinkle a few drops of fennel essential oil on a clean handkerchief and breath in the vapors to relieve congestion and sinusitis pain. Fennel oil is antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic and is an effective expectorant. Quiet a nagging cough, by adding 1 or 2 drops of therapeutic grade, pure and natural fennel oil to 1 tbsp. of organic honey. Take the healing mixture orally to ease throat pain and hoarseness. Therapeutic grade fennel is considered safe for human consumption by the FDA.

• 2

  Sweet basil essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves.

  Add 20 to 30 drops of your favorite essential oil to a vaporizer or household humidifier. Lemon eucalyptus, blue cypress and basil essential oils contain powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and decongestant properties that refresh interior air, settle dust and neutralize pollutants.

• 3

  Juniper presents a clean, crisp evergreen scent.

  Take a long, hot shower. Sprinkle 6 to 10 drops of essential oil on a sponge and place it in your tub or shower stall while you bathe. Peppermint, Canadian cinnamon and juniper berry essential oils are valued for their clearing and anti-bacterial qualities.

• 4

  Neck massage increases circulation and helps to drain the lymph system.

  Apply calming, centering and balancing essential oils to relieve congestion and promote a restful, restorative night's sleep. Blocked sinus passages disturb breathing and encourage insomnia. Blend 3 to 4 drops each of bourbon geranium, lavender, orange and lemon myrtle essential oil into 1 oz. of grapeseed oil. Gently massage throat, temples and the back of the neck. Relax and breathe deeply of the decongestant vapors.

• 5

  Gently rub 2 to 3 drops of eucalyptus, ginger, white fir or rosemary oil on the sides and bridge of the nose. Avoid the eye area because it is too sensitive. Pungent, stimulating and clearing, these oils present anti-toxic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant, decongestant properties that provide immediate relief from nasal congestion.