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    Therapeutic Essential Oils for Winter Wellness

          

    6 Therapeutic Essential Oils for Winter Wellness 

    Winter is undoubtedly the coziest season of the year, but it can also be a challenging time for many. Sunshine is more limited, days seem shorter, temperatures take a nosedive, and people typically spend more time indoors. Cue achy joints, colds, flus, and winter blues.

    While it may seem like you have a lot working against you in the winter, there are things you can do to support your mental and physical well-being. One tool for combating winter-related issues is essential oils. Every essential oil has its own unique therapeutic properties, some of which are particularly beneficial during the winter season.

    Here are six therapeutic essential oils to help minimize the difficulties of winter, enabling you to fully enjoy the beauty of this time of year.

     

    #1: Lavender Essential Oil 

    With holiday planning, family get-togethers, and celebrations, many people find themselves feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed during the winter. Lavender essential oil is an excellent antidote for holiday stress.

     

    Lavender essential oil, which is made from an aromatic flowering plant, has been shown to reduce stress, nervousness, insomnia, and anxiety by affecting the body’s fight-or-flight response. It’s also effective at relieving headaches and migraines!

     

    #2: Peppermint Essential Oil 

    With its invigorating scent, peppermint essential oil is a potent powerhouse against many winter-related issues. This herb has been shown to: 

    • Reduce anxiety
    • Relieve joint and muscle pain
    • Increase energy and alertness
    • Act as a decongestant (great for colds and the flu)
    • Relieve headaches
    • Increase circulation (helpful in cold weather)
    • Reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, which can be aggravated by stress

     

    #3: Frankincense Essential Oil

    If the cold winter season has you feeling a bit frazzled and down, frankincense essential oil could be just what you need. Frankincense is an aromatic resin obtained from a specific type of tree. 

    Frankincense essential oil contains properties known to reduce anxiety, enhance mood, ease feelings of stress, and improve memory—a winning combination for the busy holiday season.

    This oil has also been shown to strengthen the immune system and soothe the respiratory tract.These effects are particularly important during cold and flu season.

     

    #4: Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Take one whiff of eucalyptus essential oil and you’ll see why it’s been shown to combat sinus congestion.[*] It loosens mucus so that when you cough, it’s expelled. This is why many use eucalyptus vapor to help treat bronchitis, coughs, and the flu.  

    Eucalyptus oil, which is made from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, also has antibacterial effects on infectious bacteria in the upper respiratory tract, including those causing the flu and strep.

     

    #5: Tea Tree Essential Oil

    Tea tree essential oil is king when it comes to immune function. The oil comes from the leaves of a small tree native to Australia.

    Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, contains several compounds that have been shown to kill certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It also appears to increase the activity of white blood cells, which help fight germs and other foreign invaders.

     

    #6: Basil Essential Oil

    Basil is undoubtedly a star when it comes to adding flavor to holiday meals, but there’s more to this leafy herb than you might think. 

    Research shows that basil essential oil can reduce depression related to chronic stress, increase mental alertness when used as aromatherapy, and reduce headaches.

     

    These wintertime essential oils can be inhaled using a diffuser, added to a bath, or applied topically to your skin (with a carrier oil, if needed). Applying a few drops of lavender essential oil to your pillow before bedtime is also a relaxation must.

    If you’re ready to add essential oils to your winter routine, consider TC Essential Oils. Our certified therapeutic grade oils are 100% natural, pure, and free from artificial chemicals. Up your winter wellness game today!

     

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