The Essential Oil Flu Bomb

Flu Shot or Not?

Let me begin by firmly stating that I believe traditional Western medicine absolutely has it's place, after all I am a logically-minded lawyer. :-) Yes, I sure was glad for modern medicine when my appendix was about to rupture a few years ago but I also strongly believe that there are things each of us can do to get well and stay well -- things that God, Mother Nature, the Earth, whatever your preferred deity is, have provided for us.  Below is one of the most popular posts on MiracleOils blog... Enjoy!

The essential oil flu bomb -- it really, really works!! A more natural alternative to the flu shot:

3 drops Oregano

5 drops On Guard

5 drops Melaleuca

5 drops Lemon

If you feel like you are starting to come down with a cold or a flu, put these oils in an empty gel capsule and take internally. Repeat every 3-4 hours until you feel better again.

My husband and I have been using this recipe, and found that it stopped our flu / cold in its tracks. My mother-in-law swears that it helped with her nasty flu as well.

Flu bomb recipe 2:

My friend and colleague, Jaime, has used the following combination with great success. Combine the following ingredients in a capsule. Take every 4 hours (except while sleeping).

3 drops peppermint

2 drops oregano

2 drops frankincense

2 drops On Guard

Right before bed, she added 2 drops of lime to the mixture because lime is good for suppressing a cough.
This combination worked effectively, and she experienced an instant uplift after taking the capsules, likely due to the peppermint.

More recipes:

If you want more doTERRA cold and flu recipes, click here,  here and here.

More ideas to assist with a bad cough and congestion, click here.

Especially For Young Children:

Dilute 1-2 drops of thyme or lemon in 2 tablespoons of carrier oil (e.g., olive oil, fractionated coconut oil) and massage a little on their neck and chest; and

Put oregano, melaleuca and OnGuard oils on their feet (1 drop of each and apply every 2-3 hours).

You can also can add 2 to 3 drops of On Guard and 2 drops Lemon essential oil to a teaspoon of honey for cold or cough relief medicine for older children.

We've been putting 1 drop of On Guard and 1 drop of Melaleuca (in addition to some other oils, like Breathe, Frankincense and Balance) on my six year old son's feet twice a day as a preventative measure since his body's immune system needs extra support.

Some other great ideas for flu bombs for children here. 

You can purchase all of the above oils as part of doTERRA's Family Physician Kit or purchase each oil separately. Price list is here. Information about ordering is on the sidebar.