5 Types of Essential Oils to Help Cure Upper Respiratory Infections (ARI)

Beauties, have you noticed that in the last few days the air quality in DKI Jakarta and South Tangerang has been worrying? Based on data from IQAir, the air quality index in the two areas is on the verge of being unhealthy. An unhealthy air quality index can cause various diseases, such as Upper Respiratory Infections or ARI.

ISPA occurs due to a bacterial infection that causes inflammation in our respiratory tract. Launching from a research journal conducted by Györgyi Horváth, one of the ARI treatments is to use essential oils or essential oils.

This is because essential oil has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory functions, and can reach the upper respiratory tract well due to its high volatility. Here comes Beauties, 5 types essential oils which can help cure ARI!

1. Aniseed Oil/Anise Oil

Aniseed oil or anise oil Obtained from the distillation of dried anise to obtain a colorless and clear oil. Anise oil can be used to cure respiratory diseases such as cough.

Anise oil used by inhalation three times a day, but should not be used for more than two weeks. Important to note, anise oil not recommended for children and teenagers under 18 years of age, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and people who have an allergic reaction to anise oil.

2. Eucalyptus Oil/Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil or eucalyptus oil produced through the process of steam distillation and rectification from eucalyptus leaves to obtain the final result of colorless eucalyptus oil with the special aroma of eucalyptus.

Main function eucalyptus oil is to help cure coughs, cold symptoms, bronchitis, and flu.

You can use 12 drops eucalyptus oil per 150 ml of hot water by inhalation three times a day. Eucalyptus oil not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers without medical supervision.

(dmh/dmh)