Aromatherapy - The Flu Buster Blend

by Tricia Granata

With the flu alert around, having natural alternative remedies is reassuring.

My favourite blend for the burner is lavender, tea tree and frankincense. I burn this all night and when you wake up, you can taste the tea tree at the back of your throat - so you know it is working!

I use the frankincense because it's great for the lungs - it helps to deepen the breathing and open up the lungs. Lavender because I want everyone to get a peaceful nights sleep, plus as a side benefit, it helps to get rid of the crankiness associated with sick people. Tea tree, a high quality one like the one we sell as it is so potent, is antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal.

To protect yourself whilst out and about, pop a drop of frankincense and tea tree oil on your t-shirt or on a tissue inside your shirt - breathe it in as required, it will help protect you against germs. If we have an influenza (swine flu) outbreak - pop a drop of each directly onto your mask and inhale the protecting oils.

In a small glass atomiser, approximately 15ml mix a few drops each of tea tree, frankincense, palmarosa and geranium, top up with water. It's a wonderful way to use our protecting oils, simply shake and spray onto your hands and other exposed surfaces. It's like having your own disinfectant spray.

To have a fun in-home demonstration with friends, feel free to call me any time. Tricia Granata 07 3345 722

Tricia Granata is an independent LeReve consultant. For information about purchasing aromatherapy, perfume or skin care products - all cruelty-free, or how to start your own business ring Tricia on +61 7 3345 7227 or email on mailto:triciagranata@hotmail.com