Against sore throat, try lemon essential oil



The late autumn is about to give way to the coldest season and in this transit we suffer sudden temperature changes, cold humidity surges, windy days, maybe we turn on the heating in the house and on the car and the temperature excursions to which we submit influence the weakening of the upper airways: the throat in particular signals us that we must defend ourselves.

Discomfort in swallowing and inflammation at the bottom of the palate and pharynx are the alarm bells of a bacterial infection in progress.

An interesting remedy to integrate with our natural "first aid" aids against sore throat is lemon essential oil .

Lemon essential oil: we disinfect our throat

Lemon essential oil has antiseptic properties able to disinfect the throat from germs and bacteria that can ignite the cavity and make swallowing painful, thanks to the presence of terpenes and citronella.

It has a broad-spectrum antibacterial action, which affects the entire oral cavity and protects it from infections that can also damage the mucous membranes.

It is in fact effective in case of cold sores, gingivitis, mouth ulcers and stomatitis . The limonene contained in the rind has a high antibiotic power . This remedy is also an effective immunostimulant, which can be taken as a preventive measure in every change of season.

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How to take lemon essential oil

  • In infusion : three drops of essential oil dissolved in a cup of hot water, or in a soothing and calming herbal tea, such as the linden tea, disinfects the throat and soothes the cough.
  • Added to honey : three drops of lemon essential oil in a spoonful of honey to be dissolved slowly in the mouth, 2 or 3 times a day. This mixture performs an anti-inflammatory and antibiotic action, which reverberates throughout the oral cavity and throat.
  • Lemon essential oil can also be used to rinse and gargle. In a glass of warm water, dissolve 8-10 drops, a practice to disinfect the throat directly and soothe inflammation and which can be repeated several times a day.
  • In aromatherapy : the essential oil of lemon in a diffuser has a purifying effect on the environment and contributes to antiseptic activity .

Warnings

For all essential oils for internal use, it is good to keep in mind that only very pure essences must be taken into consideration.

Essential oils must always be used in minimal doses, 2-3 drops, well diluted in hot water / herbal tea and possibly mixed with a little honey to be well tolerated.

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