Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that affects many infants. The bronchioles are inflamed and a large quantity of bronchial secretions accumulates in the respiratory tract. This is why breathing becomes wheezy. The symptoms of this condition are sometimes impressive for parents and require medical consultation. In addition, in order to relieve your baby, we have selected anti-inflammatory and anti-infectious essential oils adapted to his age. Please note, this synergy is FORBIDDEN for babies under 6 months.
This article was updated on 14/12/2023Complete synergy
The mixture
To fight against bronchiolitis, take your empty bottle and add:
- 30 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
- 10 drops of essential oil Matricaria Chamomile
- 160 drops (8 mL) vegetable oil Hazelnut
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
Apply 8 drops of the mixture to the chest and 8 drops of the mixture to the upper back.
Reapply 4 times a day for a week.
Authorized users
YES. Babies over 6 months old.
NO. Pregnant women under 3 months, babies under 6 months.
Generally, remember that essential oils are FORBIDDEN for babies under 3 months. More details : essential oils for babies
Special precautions
- Before using this synergy, medical advice is necessary for babies with asthma or epilepsy.
- Do not expose yourself to the sun for 12 hours after applying the synergy.
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Ravintsara stimulates immunity and clears the respiratory tract
L'ravintsara essential oil provides one of the essential essential oils of aromatherapy and can be used by the whole family. It is rich in 1,8-cineole, a molecule with multiple properties. It is first of all an anti-inflammatory targeted on the respiratory tract but also a very good immunostimulant: it will promote the production of antibodies by the body to help the baby fight infection. The fight against the latter will be all the more effective as, coupled with alpha terpineol also present in Ravintsara, 1,8-cineole brings powerful antiviral effects to the synergy.
Finally, very expectorant, this molecule will mainly contribute to decongesting the infant's respiratory tract, to allow easier breathing. Thus, due to its action at several levels of infection, Ravintsara essential oil proves essential here.
Chamomile: anti-inflammatory
L'chamomile essential oil contributes to this synergy of sesquiterpenes. These molecules are very interesting here in that they have very good anti-inflammatory properties while being easy to use. Chamazulene, one of the sesquiterpenes found in this essential oil, will notably inhibit the formation of leukotrienes B4, molecules involved in the inflammatory process.
In this way, and complementing the effects of Ravintsara's 1,8-cineole, this essential oil will effectively limit inflammation in order to eliminate all the symptoms of bronchiolitis as quickly as possible.
Why this vegetable oil?
Hazelnut vegetable oil
Babies are fragile little beings, their bodies are still a little weak, particularly when they are affected by infant bronchiolitis. Essential oils must therefore be diluted in a mild vegetable oil, so as not to risk irritation. Thus, thehazelnut vegetable oil is particularly recommended. Its penetrating texture guarantees easy passage of essential oils into the body, for rapid action, while diluting them enough so that they do not represent a risk to the baby's health. Its composition, rich in vitamins A and E, will also make your baby's skin even softer and supple!
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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