Medicinal plants and essential oils are among the natural remedies we can use to prevent and relieve colds.
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Medicinal plants and essential oils are among the natural remedies we can use to prevent and relieve colds. Let's find out some of the main natural cold remedies, including medicinal plants e essential oils.
Before using any remedy based on medicinal plants or essential oils, ask your herbalist for more information. He will be able to indicate the doses and methods of intake best suited to your health problem.
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Medicinal plants for colds
In case of a cold the medicinal plants they are used at the herbalist level with their leaves, their flowers, their roots or their berries, especially for the preparation of herbal teas. If you are not experts in recognizing medicinal plants, the suggestion is to go to the herbalist's shop, where you will find all the necessary ingredients and where you can ask for the information you need to prepare infusions, decoctions and other natural remedies for colds. Here are some of the medicinal plants you can refer to.
Echinacea
THEechinacea is a medicinal plant known for its ability to strengthen the immune system. Drinking echinacea herbal tea is a beneficial remedy both to prevent colds and to help us heal. You can easily find echinacea herbal teas in sachets or loose echinacea to use with a suitable filter to prepare your infusions.
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Rosa canina
Le rosehip berries dried, they are used to prepare herbal teas to relieve and prevent the symptoms of colds and other seasonal ailments. You can collect the fresh rosehip berries, remove the seeds and leave them to dry and then have them available all year round to prepare beneficial herbal teas.
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Melissa
La melissa it is best known for its calming and sedative properties. Fresh lemon balm leaves are used to prepare decoctions and dried lemon balm leaves to prepare infusions. Lemon balm also has the ability to stimulate sweating. For this reason it is useful not only for colds but also in case of fever, since sweating helps to regulate body temperature.
Elder
Il elder it is used in case of flu and cold to prepare a real vegetable aspirin. In this case the elderberry, of which the flowers are used, is combined with other natural ingredients such as linden flowers, violet flowers and mint leaves. Like lemon balm tea, elderflower tea stimulates sweating and helps lower fever.
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Timo
Il thyme it has expectorant, antiviral and antibacterial properties. In case of cold it is useful to clear the respiratory tract and to relieve symptoms. The properties of thyme are mainly present in the leaves of this plant. To treat diseases that affect the respiratory tract, thyme is used for the preparation of infusions and syrups.
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Essential oils for colds
THEaromatherapy suggests using essential oils in case of colds both for prevention and when this common ailment is already present. Essential oils are suitable both for the diffusion of their natural aromas in the rooms of the houses and for the preparation of fumigations, one of the best known grandmother's remedies to use in case of colds.
Here are some of the essential oils most suitable to prevent and relieve colds. You can buy quality essential oils in herbal medicine.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
THETea Tree essential oilthe Tea Tree Oil, is among the most powerful natural remedies we have available. It is a multipurpose essential oil that is also suitable for colds. It has antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties. In case of a cold it may be useful to add a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil to the water of the tub or foot bath.
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Essential oils, lavender
THEessential oil of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. It is a powerful essential oil but also one of the most delicate. It has strong relaxing properties. If you find it hard to sleep or fall asleep due to a cold, try pouring a few drops of lavender essential oil on a handkerchief to keep near your pillow.
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Essential oils, eucalyptus
THEessential oil of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) has antiviral and decongestant properties. It is indicated for the treatment of colds and stuffy nose. When used for fumigations, eucalyptus essential oil helps clear the nasal passages and reduce inflammation, as well as fight germs and bacteria.
Essential oils, rosemary
THEessential oil of rosemary it is beneficial in case of colds and flu due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Aromatherapy suggests using rosemary essential oil in conjunction with lemon and eucalyptus essential oil to relieve colds.
Essential oils, pine
THEpine essential oil, which is obtained above all from the varieties of Scots pine, is useful in case of colds to relieve discomfort and clear the nasal cavities. Its uses mainly concern fumigations and aromatherapy. It is useful to have a special diffuser available to be able to fully enjoy the beneficial properties of essential oils in your home.
Marta Albè
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