Natural Remedies for Allergies; Immune Boosting Essential Oils, Allergen Home Spray Recipe, and Allergy Relief Blend Recipe

Candice
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Living with allergies is no fun, and can be completely miserable for those who suffer with them. Even the simple act of getting out of bed may be too much for those who have a terrible case of allergies.
And with all the over-the-counter medicines, you never really know what synthetic chemicals you are putting into your body. Some of the chemicals in these products may make the allergies you are suffering with even worse, and almost as bad, mask the problems so they are never really rid of the root causes completely. I think this is just another reason people are turning to natural remedies.

What is an allergy?
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, or an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances that are generally not harmful.

How to get relief from allergies with essential oils?
Before jumping right in and using essential oils, please read this primer to get acquainted:
Many Helpful Suggestions on Uses of Essential Oils.
Building up your immune system is the best way to deal with allergies. And essential oils are a great way to do just that. Essential oils can also help those who suffer from allergies get some relief, and for some, even help rid them of the allergy entirely. Finding the root cause of the allergy is your biggest asset and will eventually help lead you to dealing with the problem once and for all.

Another natural allergy relief methods is NAET,which stands for Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique. Dr. Devi Nambudripad is a chiropractor and acupuncturist from California who accidentally discovered how stimulating specific acupuncture meridians while being exposed to the allergens one reacts to can reset the body so that it no longer reacts to those allergens.

Also, Neti pots are great natural allergy remedies that use saltwater to flush irritants from the sinus passages. One quarter teaspoon of salt is mixed into one cup of warm water and applied to the nostril through the pot. The salted water is allowed to drain from one nostril to the other and then expelled.

Here are a list of great essential oils that are wonderful for boosting the immune system:
Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Oregano, Lemon, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Vetiver, Thyme, Savory, Niaouli, Ravensara, Peppermint, Clove, Palmarosa, Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium, and Bay Laurel. There are other essential oils that boost the immune system, but these are the most useful.

I made a wonderful Immune Boost Blend that packs a powerful punch, smells fantastic, and really does what it says...boosts the immune system and gives your body great tools for the fight. I put this blend in a diffuser during the winter months, and also keep a diluted spray for use around the house on furniture, door handles, for wiping off the counter tops and anywhere germs hide.

Allergen Home Spray Recipe:
To make this spray, I went to a trusted company whom everyone seems to buy their products in the local grocery and found the following: I looked up the ingredients in the most popular home allergen spray- Clorox® Anywhere® Anti- Allergen Fabric Spray - Product Details ... Ingredients include: (Water, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hypochlorite).--which is basically, baking soda, salt, and bleach diluted heavily with water. It would be simple to make your own large bottle of this home allergen spray, which would save you scads of money.

Here's how you would make your own---In a 16 oz spray bottle (from the dollar store) you would use mostly purified water (bottle filled almost to the top with hot purified water to dissolve the rest of the ingredients) add a little baking soda (about a TBL.) and salt (about a TBL), and a tiny bit of bleach (about a tsp.), shake well and walla! Homemade allergen spray! Though, this does not include any essential oils for extra benefits. Which would be where you'd add about 1/8 oz, or about a dram of E.O.s (or Allergy Relief Blend) to it and shake it up before each use. See recipe below for allergy relief blend.

Allergy Relief Blend by Yellowstar Essentials:
Yellowstar Essentials Allergy Relief Blend includes essential oils of; German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, High Altitude Lavender, Blue Tansy, Melissa-Lemon Balm, Ravensara, Juniper berry, Lemon Blossom, Cajeput, Spikenard, Frankincense, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Pine-Long Leaf, Pine Scotch, Spruce, Vetiver, and Wild Black Spruce.

To make your own allergy relief blend, gather essential oils listed above and a pipette for each (unless they have orifice reducers), and a one ounce dark glass sterilized bottle. This blend may be added to a diffuser, a spray, an inhaler, or even a few drops on a handkerchief carried around with you. If you want to add this to the allergen home spray recipe, for a 16 oz bottle (as recipes lists above) use no more than ¼ oz (7.5 ml), and ideally ⅛ oz (a dram, or 3.75 ml) for best results.

Also, it it not necessary to include all of the mentioned essential oils. I have found this particular blend works best for adults, but you would be fine trying out one at a time to see which ones work best for you. In the case of children, try using German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, and/or Juniper diluted in a carrier, one at a time for best results. The allergy relief blend is also fine for children over the age of 7. It is recommended to never use any essential oils during pregnancy to be on the safe side (just leading up to the labor is fine though, providing you are under the supervision of an Aromatherapist or using those advised for labor).

Allergy Relief Blend Recipe

  • German Chamomile- 5 drops
  • Roman Chamomile- 15 drops
  • High Altitude Lavender, -60 drops
  • Blue Tansy- 25 drops
  • Melissa-Lemon Balm, - 20 drops
  • Lemon Blossom -20 drops
  • Ravensara - 30 drops
  • Juniper berry - 20 drops
  • Cajeput - 20 drops
  • Spikenard - 10 drops
  • Frankincense - 35 drops
  • Rosemary, - 15 drops
  • Lemongrass, - 20 drops
  • Pine-Long Leaf, - 20 drops
  • Pine Scotch, - 20 drops
  • Spruce - 30 drops
  • Wild Black Spruce- 12 drops
  • Vetiver - 25 drops

Keep this blend stored in a dark glass container out of direct sunlight, in a cool place for best results. There are many cheap, synthetic copies of essential oils, but these are not recommended for therapeutic use. For best results purchase the highest quality oils you can possibly find. Use certified organic essential oils, or oils that have been tested and are pesticide free.

Resources & More Reading:
Yellowstar Essentials
20 years personal experience
Neti pots
Clorox® Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric Spray - Product Details ...
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique.


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I'm a theophile, a freelance writer and a regular contributor to many sites and blogs. I'm also a creative spirit and artist, aromatherapy enthusiast, alternative healing therapist, lover of angels, and musi...  View profile

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