Cold & Flu Busters

Oils for Cold & Flu Busting

Prevention is key and I recommend using eucalyptus and rosemary in your cleaning this time of year.  I personally use, Fantastic Five, my company’s pure blend of organic essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, clove and lemon.  Below is an easy cleaner to make, you can use this throughout the house.  For an infant’s room however, I would use Gentle Kids Pure Blend.

Easy Antiviral Cleaner
7oz distilled water
1oz white vinegar
40 drops Fantastic Five (or combination of single oils)
3 tsp. clear, unscented dish soap (I use Seventh Generation purchased through Amazon subscribe and save for a huge discount)

This is also great combination of oils to boost the immune system through applying to the bottom’s of feet daily in a carrier oil.  These are great for diffusing through the house.  Safe for children ages 10 and up for topical application. Safe to diffuse around younger children in large areas. Not recommended in infant rooms or to apply topically to children under 10.

For my littles that are under age 10 I use, Gentle Kids a blend of Frankincense, Lavender, Sweet Fennel and Lemon.  This is a safe blend for pregnant women, infants and small children.  It boosts the immune system, helps to fight illness, calms, soothes digestion and is antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.

At our house, I mix coconut oil with Fantastic Five for my oldest son, myself and my husband.  I mix Gentle Kids in coconut oil for my younger two children.  Each night everyone gets their “coconut salve” applied to the bottoms of the feet, the chest, and upper back.  A little goes a long way and a lot isn’t needed for prevention!  Per 1 oz of coconut oil I add 5 -10 drops of essential oils.