Best Essential Oils For Immunity
It's a year-round problem, but coming into the cooler months we need to try that little bit harder to protect our immune system. As the seasons change, you'll notice a lot more people sniffling, sneezing and coughing, so it's important our immune systems are working to protect us. Aromatherapy can be used to help support and reduce the burden on our immune system which is particularly useful when we are feeling run down, under a lot of stress or caring for those who are unwell.
All essential oils have antiseptic properties to some degree and many essential oils are especially good at preventing the spread of bacteria, fungus and viruses. Some essential oils can help to stimulate the immune system by increasing blood and lymph circulation and generally supporting the different body systems.
Essential oils can be:
- Diffused to help purify the air and prevent the spread of air borne germs
- Added to cleaning products, disinfectant surface sprays or the washing machine
- Applied diluted to the skin to help support the body during illness
Best Essential Oils for Immune Support
1. Immune Support Blend
Support your immune system with this strong disinfecting blend that helps fight off harmful bacteria, fungus and viruses. Combining highly antiseptic, antibacterial and immune boosting essential oils, this blend can help to stimulate the immune system by increasing blood and lymph circulation and generally supporting the different body systems. Effective to help prevent the spread of germs and support immunity.
2. Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon is an immune stimulant and has been shown to be useful in treating influenza viruses, E. coli and some Staphylococcus (Staph) strains. The clean scent is comforting and helps to relieve nausea.
3. Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus is invaluable to help treat the symptoms of colds when applied to the chest and feet. A steam inhalation can help clear congested sinuses. Effective against flu, E. coli, some Staph strains and Candida albicans.
4. Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary is another helpful essential oil for respiratory illness and is an excellent warming oil that clears the sinuses and ‘foggy head’, shown to be useful treating bacterial and fungal infections and has mild anti-viral properties.
5. Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea Tree is an immune stimulant and a very strong anti-septic oil. Tea Tree has been shown to be effective to treat viral infections of the digestive system, Candida albicans and a strong anti-bacterial action against E. coli, some Staph and Salmonella strains.
6. Clove Bud Essential Oil
Clove Bud is a powerful anti-bacterial and useful for treating bacterial infections that affect the digestive system amongst others.
7. Cinnamon Essential Oil
Cinnamon is probably one of the strongest anti-bacterial essential oils with some anti-fungal properties. Excellent for adding to cleaning products in small amounts and avoid using directly on the skin.
Calming essential oils can be added to any immune support blend to treat the immune system on a physical and emotional level. There are so many ways that aromatherapy can help to support your immune system. We hope you enjoy the benefits of incorporating essential oils into your daily life!
Essential Oil Packs for Immune Support
Supporting immunity through winter is about more than one oil. A helpful seasonal routine can include oils that freshen the air, support clearer breathing, encourage rest and help the body feel calm during run-down periods.
Winter Warming Trio
The Winter Warming Trio brings together three blends for warmth, immune support and clearer breathing.
Sweater Weather Essential Oil Blend
A warm, grounding blend with Cedarwood, Frankincense, Clove, Sweet Orange and Eucalyptus. Ideal for creating a comforting winter atmosphere while adding a fresh, clearing note.
Immune Support Essential Oil Blend
A cleansing blend with Lemon, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. Useful during immune season to refresh shared spaces and support a feeling of clear breathing.
Staycation Essential Oil Blend
A bright citrus-mint blend with Grapefruit, Spearmint, Tangerine and Lime. Helps lift the atmosphere and refresh the senses when you feel congested, heavy-headed or run down.
Together, these blends support a practical winter routine: warmth, freshness and immune-focused aromatherapy.
Therapeutics Trio
The Therapeutics Trio supports three key areas of immune wellbeing: rest, calm and clear breathing.
Sleep Essential Oil Blend
A calming blend with Mandarin, Lavender, Frankincense, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Roman Chamomile. Helps create a peaceful evening environment to support rest.
Anxiety Essential Oil Blend
A soothing blend with Sweet Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Frankincense. Helps support relaxation during stressful or overwhelming periods.
Sinus Clear Essential Oil Blend
A refreshing blend with Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lime and Peppermint. Helps refresh the senses and support a feeling of easier breathing during congestion season.
Together, these blends help support the everyday foundations of immunity: good rest, reduced stress and clear breathing.
