Aromatherapy Allergy Relief
Try Lavender And Chamomile For Eczema, Food Allergies And Asthma
Nov 9, 2007
If you have allergies, then you know how uncomfortable they can make you. Taking medication for them is always possible, but for those of us who prefer to deal with them in a more ‘natural’ way, there is hope. We can now use essential oils to help combat the problem.
The first step is to find the underlying cause of the allergy.
Whether you have a day-to-day allergy or an occasional one, you need to be aware of the situation and the underlying cause of the problem. Finding the cause will help to create a more effective remedy for the symptom in the long run.
Eczema is just one type of allergy you can develop.
Eczema is one type of allergy that can develop on people with sensitive skin. One type, contact eczema, is extremely noticeable. This allergy can be set off by anything from clothing to various chemicals such as soaps and make-up.
The other type, atopic eczema, has a history of affecting people who have a family history of asthma, hives or hayfever. Certain food may also trigger this condition. Some people grow out of this particular type, while others never do.
Stress has been proven to play an important role in these conditions.
Choose essential oils that will help with your allergy treatment plan.
Using essential oils that help to calm and relax you can be helpful to the overall treatment plan. Chamomile is an excellent oil to use. Just add a two to three drops to your bath water. This will help you to relax and calm your mind. Lavender is another excellent essential oil to use for this purpose.
Asthma can be triggered by allergies.
Asthma can also be triggered by allergies like dust, mould spores, mites, feathers and pet dander or hair, especially long haired pets. Other triggers can include cold air or drafts, pollution and stress as well as certain foods. Placing a humidifier in the room with someone with asthma can help ease the symptoms. You can a few drops of the following essential oils to the water in the humidifier: neroli, frankincense, rose, clary sage or chamomile.
Don't forget about food allergies.
Food allergies can be a big problem for many people causing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, irritable bowels and colic in babies. For food allergies, a local nutritionist or naturopath may be able to help you identify the offending foods. The best treatment for a food allergy is avoidance.
For irritable bowels, there is nothing like a warm compress placed on top of the abdomen. You can make a “rub” out of an essential oil and a carrier oil to rub on the skin before applying the compress. Essential oils that work really well for this include ginger, chamomile, lavender, marjoram, neroli and rose otto.
Many practitioners such as a medical herbalist, registered homeopath, holistic nutritionist or naturopath can discuss your options further with you on an individual basis.
Always use pure essential oils in treatment. As with any home remedy, this advice is not intended to be used in place of consulting a licensed medical practitioner. Many doctors today are discussing the prospects of using herbs and aromatherapy as part of their overall treatment plan. You can discuss this option with a local doctor of your choice.
