Colds and Flu

Each person was created uniquely and because of that, what works great for me may not work the same for you. God knows this so he will guide and direct what is best for each of us. He has also created many plants that have similar properties to work with our individual bodies. This is my compilation of remedies I have collected through study, research, personal experience and guidance of the Spirit so you can find what will work best for you! Always start with healing from the inside out.

Colds and Flu

Cold and Flu has a very broad list of symptoms and pretty much encompasses any sickness with the following symptoms. Symptoms range from fever, sore throat, chest and nasal congestion and dripping, aches and pains, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and feeling horrible. These symptoms are the way the body removes toxins from the body so you may not necessarily have a virus or bacteria but may have an over abundance of toxins in your body. The following remedies are to aid in all these areas as well as boost the immune system to aid your body in healing. Your body is what heals you from these conditions, God designed our bodies to take care of invaders and remedies are only aids to support the body in that natural function of healing.

You can use these remedies and measures for prevention as well as healing. I suggest diffusing one or more of the essential oils listed below during the cold and flu season to boost the immune system of everyone in the home that inhales it. You also have a better chance of avoiding illness if you are eating whole foods and staying away from processed foods and sugar.

You can also use any of the remedies under the Home Remedies Page.

Bone Broth

Cinnamon Bath Salts

Cold Remedy Mix

Electrolyte Drink

Herbal Honey

Garlic Infused Oil

Ginger Bath

Ginger Lemonade

Heal All Herbal Mix

Immune Booster Tea

Pickled Garlic

Wild Cherry and Thyme Respiratory Blend

Cold Kicker Herb Blend

Basil

Cinnamon

Garlic

Ginger

Lavender

Mint

Thyme

You can order herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs or the Bulk Herb Store. Both are organic, high quality herbs that I use in my own preparations if I don't have it my garden or pantry.

how to use herbs

Diffuse, place on a tissue and sniff; use in a tub or shower; place on forehead, temples, back of neck, chest and throat and wherever there may be aches and pains. Apply immune boosting oils along the spine and bottoms of the feet (I use a blend of cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, clove and rosemary).

You can use pretty much any essential oil to aid the body's immune system during a cold or the flu. This list is more specific for supporting the body systems that seem to be affected during cold and flu season, such as the immune, digestive, respiratory and sinus. Click on each one to see what properties it has and what systems it will strengthen and support.

eucalyptus
frankincense
lavender
lemon
melaleuca
melissa
oregano
peppermint
rosemary
ravintsara
thyme
angelica
cypress
cinnamon
clove
copaiba
ginger
ledum
myrtle
orange
pine, fir or spruce oils

all about essential oils