Colds (The Common Cold)
Colds are perhaps the most common ailment for both children and adults. They are an infection by various types of viruses, all contagious. A child of any age can catch a cold, but it's especially distressing for babies who experience difficulty drinking from a bottle or the breast when they have a stuffed-up nose.
Antibiotics cannot treat colds and are best avoided at this time. A child's tolerance to antibiotics can build up if they are taken too frequently. A child may then require a higher dose of an antibiotic, and in some cases, a child can build up a resistance to certain antibiotics if taken too frequently.
Signs and Symptoms
runny nose - stuffed nose - congestion - often in the chest - cough - fever
- The Colds Mix
This blend of essential oils can be used in a variety of methods.
Mix the oils in these proportions and bottle for when needed;
10 drops eucalyptus radiata
10 drops ravensara
5 drops tea tree
3 drops lavender
1 drop thyme linalol
Baths Dilute the cold mix in vegetable oil before adding it to a bath. Use these amounts, depending on the age of the child: babies 2-18 months 18 months -3 years 3-6 years 7-11 years 12 years old and over For babies under 2 months, put 1 drop[ of the colds mix in 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, blend well, and use only half teaspoon per bath. |
Essential Oils
1 drop of colds mix in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. 2 drops colds mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3 drops of colds mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 4 drops of colds mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 5 drops of cold mix in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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Tissue Put 2 drops of the cold mix on a tissue. The child can sniff from this to help relieve symptoms. |
Inhalation This method should only be used by children who are old enough to understand the danger of hot water. See Inhalation Method Use 3 drops of the colds mix per inhalation |
Steam Method This method is effective with babies. See Water Bowl Method Place the bowl of steaming water near or under the crib or bed Add to it; 3 drops of colds mix |
Baby Massage Massage into the upper chest and back at each diaper change: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 drop colds mix. Only use a very tiny amount of the mix each time. |
Reference: Aromatherapy For The Healthy Child: Valerie Ann Worwood
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