5 Soothing Essential Oils For Allergies

With a crisp, natural and decongesting aroma, Eucalyptus Essential Oil is known for its ability to help fight against viruses and respiratory related ailments. This makes it perfect for those experiencing allergy-related symptoms such as sneezing, headaches and congestion.

Eucalyptus Oil is one of the most versatile essential oils and may also help with joint aches and pains while boosting the immune system.

You can use Eucalyptus Oil in a variety of ways, including:

Diffusing: To help with congestion, headaches, coughs and other allergy symptoms, simply add a few drops of Eucalyptus Oil to your aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer. You can also add a few drops to a steam vapor or to a bowl of steaming water and inhale from a safe distance. We generally recommend 4 - 8 drops, however this depends on the size of your diffuser water tank.
Diluting: To help with congestion and soreness you can dilute your Eucalyptus Essential Oil in a carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply to the temples, wrists and behind the ears. We recommend using a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.
Warm Bath: Add a few drops of Eucalyptus Oil to a warm bath to help create a decongesting and calming atmosphere.

Oregano Essential Oil contains healing compounds such as carvacrol, thymol and terpinene; these compounds are known to work against common cold, flu and allergy symptoms such as congestion and sinus discomfort. With a deeply herbaceous aroma, Oregano Oil is also packed with antioxidants that help fight bacteria and relieve nasty allergy symptoms. It is also believed to ease other respiratory issues such as coughs, throat irritation and inflammation.

Oregano oil can be used in a variety of ways:

Diffusing: Add a few drops of Oregano Essential Oil to your aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer to help with allergy symptoms.
Diluting: You can dilute your Oregano Essential Oil in a carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle and apply to the temples, wrists and behind the ears. We recommend using a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.

With its menthol content and crisp aroma, Peppermint Essential Oil is widely known for its decongesting properties and ability to open up the airways. Peppermint Oil has natural analgesic abilities that can help with headaches and inflammation. It is also known to lower systolic blood pressure and reduce the heart rate, making it great for cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses.

In fact, a 2016 study found that the use of Peppermint Oil is an effective way to relieve tension headaches. This makes Peppermint Oil a popular choice when finding ways to relieve allergy symptoms such as sinus headaches, while allowing for increased lung function.

To make the most out of Peppermint Oil for allergy relief, you can apply the following methods:

Diffusing: Add a few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil to your aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer and let the crisp aroma fill your space. This will also assist with fighting bacteria and opening up the respiratory tract.
Diluting: Dilute your Peppermint Essential Oil in a carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle and apply to the forehead, temples, wrists, behind the ears and chest. You can also add your dilution to a roller bottle and apply it as a massage oil. We recommend using a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.

With a rich, spicy and woody aroma, Frankincense Essential Oil is now known for its powerful antibacterial abilities that are believed to promote respiratory health. In various aromatherapy practices, Frankincense Oil has been seen to help clear nasal passages and eradicate germs from the body. This makes it ideal for those experiencing common allergy symptoms such as congestion.

Frankincense Oil can be used in a variety of ways, including:

Diffusing: Add a few drops of Frankincense Essential Oil to your aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer and inhale from a distance to help fight bacteria and open up the respiratory tract.
Diluting: Dilute your Frankincense Essential Oil in a carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle and apply to the forehead, temples, wrists, behind the ears and chest. You can also add your dilution to a roller bottle and apply it as a massage oil. We recommend using a 2 - 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.

AWO’s Inhale Essential Oil blend includes some of our favourite essential oils that are known to combat persistent congestion and the heaviness of allergies. When inhaled, this blend works to relieve aches and sinus congestion. With a combination of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, and Oregano Essential Oils, you will have everything you need when it comes to allergy season.

While essential oils are generally available to purchase at health, wellness and retail stores, it is important to keep in mind that the purity and quality of these essential oils will vary. That is why we recommend finding a reputable supplier.

Here at AWO, we have a wide selection of 100% pure essential oils and organic essential oils that are sold at reasonable prices. Because our stock is purchased in bulk quantities our costs are significantly less, which allows us to offer our high-quality products at affordable prices. We are also based right here in Australia!