Aromatherapy is a natural treatment for sinusitis. Understand
The benefits are gained through the use of essential oils
Sinute is a complication of rhinitis that is characterized by inflammation of the sinuses. Inflammation can cause headache, fever, nausea, heat shock, cough, heaviness in the head, muscle pain and even loss of appetite.
Sinusitis has several causes, including: nasal septum deviation, facial trauma, dental infections, infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses, synthetic aromas, dust, tumors and altitude changes.
Sinusitis symptoms get worse at night when the person goes to bed. The secretion can drain from other parts of the nasal passages, increasing the discomfort.
But the good news is that there is treatment for sinusitis symptoms in a natural way, through aromatherapy.
How it works
Aromatherapy is an effective alternative therapy for the treatment of various physical and emotional ailments, including sinusitis. It works through the sense of smell and the properties of essential oils, being a natural, preventive and also curative medicine. With the limitations of conventional treatment for rhinitis and its side effects, aromatherapy has gained visibility. To learn more about aromatherapy, check out the article: "What is aromatherapy and what are its benefits?". To know the benefits of essential oils check the article: "What are essential oils?".
What essential oils to use
- For nasal obstruction, essential oils of peppermint, eucalyptus globulus, rosemary QT camphor and rosemary QT cineol can be used.
- Those who have difficulty sleeping can use the essential oils of French lavender, sage clarifies and bergamot.
- For itchy nose and throat, essential oils of white spruce, eucalyptus globulus and eucalyptus radiata can be used.
- For headaches, the essential oils of peppermint, French lavender and basil are recommended.
- To relieve muscle pain, essential oils of sweet birch, wintergreen, peppermint and rosemary QT camphor can be used.
- Those who feel fatigue or malaise can also use peppermint, rosemary QT camphor and rosemary QT cineol.
But beware: it is not recommended to use essential oils of peppermint and eucalyptus globulus in children under two years old, nor use the essential oil of rosemary QT camphor in pregnant women and people with hypertension.
How to use
It is very easy to practice aromatherapy at home. To do this, apply three to ten drops of the essential oils of your choice in a basin of hot water and, placing your face above the basin, cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam for a minute or more.
