The immune system is our first ally against all attacks that the body may suffer. In some people, its functions and effectiveness are sometimes reduced. A poor diet, too much exposure to toxins, stress, fatigue or even certain illnesses can indeed impact the body's defenses and weaken them. However, the immune system is essential to maintain a general state of health and fight effectively against seasonal infections. Fortunately, the properties of essential oils can help you strengthen it in order to get through the winter without any problems!
This article was updated on 01/12/2023The quick reflex: Ravintsara
Complete synergy for adults
The mixture
To boost your immunity, take your empty bottle and add:
- 100 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
- 30 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 10 drops of essential oil Thyme in Thymol
- 30 drops of essential oil Lemon
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
Massage 2 drops of the mixture onto the chest and 2 drops onto the back. Renew the application 3 times a day.
For prolonged use or for sensitive skin, dilute in vegetable oil.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, children over 6 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old.
Special precautions
- This synergy is photosensitizing: do not expose yourself to the sun for prolonged periods within 12 hours after application.
- People with asthma and epilepsy should seek advice from their doctor and those with heart conditions should not use it.
- 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.
Complete synergy for children
The mixture for children
To strengthen children's immunity, take your empty bottle and add:
- 90 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
- 30 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 30 drops of essential oil Thyme in Linalool
- 30 drops of essential oil Lemon
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
How to use
Massage 1 drop of the mixture onto the chest and 1 drop onto the back. Renew the application 3 times a day.
For prolonged use or for sensitive skin, dilute in vegetable oil.
Authorized users
YES. children over 3 years old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 3 years old.
More details : essential oils for children over 3 years old
Special precautions
- This synergy is photosensitizing, so you should not expose yourself to the sun for prolonged periods for 12 hours after its application.
- People with asthma and epilepsy should seek advice from their doctor before using it.
- 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.
Complete synergy for babies
Baby mix
To boost baby's immunity, take your empty bottle and add:
- 5 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
- 5 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 5 drops of essential oil Thyme in Linalool
- 70 drops of vegetable oil Hazelnut
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
How to use
Massage 3 drops of the mixture onto the chest and 3 drops onto the back.
Reapply twice a day for 1 week.
Authorized users
YES. Babies over 3 months old.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, babies under 3 months.
Generally, remember that essential oils are FORBIDDEN for babies under 3 months. More details : essential oils for babies
Special precautions
- Medical advice is recommended before use in cases of epilepsy and asthma.
- 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.
Complete synergy for pregnant women
The mixture for pregnant women
To boost your immunity, take your empty bottle and add:
- 40 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
- 10 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 10 drops of essential oil Lemon
- 140 drops of vegetable oil Nigella
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
How to use
Apply 3 drops of the mixture to the chest and 3 drops to the back.
Renew the application 3 times a day between 1 and 3 weeks.
Authorized users
YES. Pregnant women over 3 months, breastfeeding women.
NO. Pregnant women under 3 months.
Generally, remember that essential oils are PROHIBITED in the first 3 months of pregnancy. More details : essential oils for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Special precautions
- This synergy is photosensitizing, so you should not expose yourself to the sun for prolonged periods for 12 hours after its application.
- People with asthma and epilepsy should seek advice from their doctor.
- 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.
Immunostimulating bath
The mixture
In a small empty container, pour:
- 20 drops of essential oil Ravintsara
- 10 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 10 drops of essential oil of Eucalyptus Radiata
- 100 g of dead Sea salt
Mix everything using a spoon to homogenize the composition. Your preparation is complete.
How to use
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Pour the mixture (1 handful for younger children, 2-3 for an adult) into your bathtub already filled with hot water (around 100L).
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Stir your bathtub water so that the salt dissolves and distributes properly.
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You can then enjoy your bath with essential oils for approximately 20 minutes.
Authorized users
NO. THE pregnant women under 3 months, infants under 3 months.
Generally, remember that essential oils are FORBIDDEN for babies under 3 months and in the first 3 months of pregnancy. More details : essential oils for babies and theessential oils for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Special risks
- Medical advice is necessary for people with asthma and epilepsy.
- This recipe contains cortison-like essential oils (Tea Tree).
- Be sure to perform the allergy test on 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 to strengthen our defenses
To stimulate your immune defenses during periods of general fatigue or simply for prevention,ravintsara essential oil is the reflex to have. It is composed of molecules with remarkable anti-infectious and immunostimulating properties.
Firstly, 1,8-cineole which constitutes more than half of its composition is a terpene oxide with proven activity on the cells of the immune system: it increases the number of antibodies in the body and thus strengthens the cell defense.
In addition, 1,8-cineole is associated in Ravintsara essential oil with alpha terpineol. This combination increases their individual properties tenfold to make them strongly antiviral, which will effectively assist the body in its fight against viral infections often contracted during phases of immune deficiency.
Tea Tree to stimulate white blood cells
Tea Tree essential oil is antibacterial due to its high terpinen-4-ol content. It will therefore help the body to eliminate bacterial infections that the immune system cannot fight.
But terpinen-4-ol is also antiviral and above all immunomodulating. This immunomodulation involves stimulating the activity of cells participating in the body's defense: white blood cells. Among other things, the effects obtained are an increase in the number of antibodies and a limitation of the body's non-beneficial reactions to infections (this is the anti-inflammatory response).
L'tea Tree essential oil is therefore perfectly suited to this synergy of strengthening immune defenses through its antibacterial and white blood cell stimulating properties.
Thyme with thymol: a powerful anti-infective
L'thyme essential oil in Thymol is rich in phenols (thymol and carvacrol) which are the most anti-infectious molecules available. They will leave no chance to viruses and bacteria wanting to take advantage of their host's weak immune system. Thymol is also particularly effective against Candida albicans, the yeast responsible for different types of mycoses, often favored when immunity is not at its best. And to reboost it, thymol and carvacrol will help the molecules of Tea Tree and Ravintsara essential oils with their immunostimulating power.
Finally, Thyme essential oil has terpenes in notable quantities. These molecules have an effect on the general tone of the body and will restore all the lost energy.
Lemon essential oil to protect the digestive system
“Junk food”, cigarettes, or the accumulation of toxins and pollutants in the body help to weaken it. All these harmful molecules are found in the liver and this is why we have chosen to integrate thelemon essential oil. The latter contains limonene, a monoterpene with detoxifying and hepatoprotective activity which will allow a certain drainage of the liver to best eliminate all harmful components and give a boost to the body.
Furthermore, breathing its scent with antiseptic properties will prevent the development of many pathogenic organisms.
Thyme with Linalool against viruses and bacteria
L'thyme essential oil with Linalool has several interesting synergistic components. It is first made from a mixture of alcohols (linalool, thujanol and terpinen-4-ol) with strong antiviral and antibacterial properties.
If it is 1,8-cineole for Ravintsara and terpinèn-4-ol for Tea Tree, it is here above all linalool which gives its virtues to Thyme in Linalool. This assortment of molecules will help keep any infection away from your child. Furthermore, this essential oil has certain monoterpenes which will have a general tonic effect on the body.
Why these vegetable oils?
Hazelnut vegetable oil
To protect babies from adverse effects linked to the use of essential oils, it is better to dilute them in a vegetable oil before use. L'hazelnut vegetable oil is an ideal oil for babies, because its composition makes it a penetrating oil, which does not leave a greasy film on the skin. Thus, the active ingredients of essential oils penetrate quickly into the body, for optimal action. Be careful for atopic skin, as hazelnut is an allergen, it is preferable to carry out an allergy test before use.
Nigella vegetable oil
To promote the action of the essential oils of this synergy, without risking skin irritation or overdose, these oils are diluted in thenigella vegetable oil. It was chosen for its immunostimulating properties which add to those of the essential oils in this synergy. Nigella will in fact allow your immune defenses to regain their vigor, to protect you against seasonal infections which can be very difficult to deal with during pregnancy.
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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.
La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.