Due to the inhalation of an allergen (pollen), pollen allergy causes bronchial spasms, a significant inflammatory state of the nasal walls, nasal discharge, sneezing and watery eyes. When it comes to combating everyday annoyances, essential oils demonstrate astonishing properties. But which ones to use? In what way? How will they act?
This article was updated on 07/02/2023The quick reflex: Annual Tansy
Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, 1 drop of Annual Tansy in 4 drops of vegetable oil applied to the forearms, twice a day for 7 to 10 days maximum.
More details : how to use Annual Tansy correctly?
Complete synergy
The mixture
To stop your allergies, take your empty bottle, and add:
- 30 drops of essential oil Annual Tansy
- 10 drops of essential oil Fine lavender
- 15 drops of essential oilLemon eucalyptus
- 160 drops (8 mL) vegetable oilArgan
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
Cutaneously, apply 5 drops of this synergy to each forearm, 2 to 3 times a day for 7 to 10 days.
To be renewed if necessary.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, children over 6 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old.
Special precautions
- Annual Tansy essential oil may have an endocrine influence which makes its use strongly discouraged in cases of hormone-dependent cancer (breast, prostate, uterus).
- Asthmatics and people with epilepsy are advised to seek the advice of a doctor before use.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
The most powerful natural antihistamine: Annual Tansy
Chamazulene is a sesquiterpene well known for its anti-allergic and more particularly antihistamine properties.
Indeed, chamazulene inhibits the release of histamine, thereby reducing capillary permeability induced by histamine. Its action will reduce sneezing, runny noses and itchy eyes.
In addition, the anti-inflammatory properties of chamazulene are known; it inhibits the synthesis of leukotrienes B4, molecules involved in triggering inflammation. Finally, theannual Tansy essential oil contains a monoterpene ketone (camphor) with mucolytic and expectorant activity. It thus increases the respiratory amplitude.
Fine Lavender to soothe
Terpene esters (linalyl acetate, lavandulyl acetate) and monoterpenol (linalool) are known for their calming and sedative properties.
In fine Lavender essential oil quality, we must find 30 to 50% of the first and 25 to 35% of the second. Linalool and linalyl acetate act symbiotically to inhibit nerve stimulation of muscles and thus prevent their involuntary contraction. Linalool inhibits tremors while linalyl acetate has a sustained muscle relaxant action. These two molecules give Fine Lavender essential oil an ultra-powerful antispasmodic action. In addition, Fine Lavender essential oil is the most calming and soothing of all lavender essential oils.
Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil as an anti-inflammatory
Citronellal, a monoterpene aldehyde, found in many essential oils, is known mainly for its anti-inflammatory properties.
In lemon Eucalyptus essential oil of quality, it must be present in the large majority (65 to 82% of the constituents). Citronellal modulates the body's immune response to external aggression and mobilizes leukocytes, generating a notable anti-inflammatory activity. In addition, it helps fight respiratory muscle spasms and calms involuntary contractions. Its antispasmodic action is therefore added to that of Fine Lavender essential oil. Finally, citronellal is renowned for its calming and sedative action by acting effectively on the nervous system. This results in a delicious feeling of calm...
Why this vegetable oil?
Argan vegetable oil
L'argan vegetable oil is the queen of vegetable oils intended for skin application. Its fine particles are easily absorbed by the epidermis. The essential oils that will be integrated into it will therefore not be trapped on the surface of the skin. In addition, it repairs and regenerates skin easily damaged by pollution or the sun.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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