Shortly after I started dating my boyfriend a year ago, I was suffering from a cold. I was sniffling, coughing, had a sore throat and felt awful. I was complaining about how congested I was, and he suggested a remedy that he always used. My boyfriend’s home remedy is the use of a mixture of tea tree and lavender oil. He drops a couple of drops into boiling water and then immediately deeply inhales the steam. He usually does this about three times a day whenever he feels a cold coming on or has a cold.
In my personal experiences, this remedy did not “magically” cure my cold, but I did feel less congested and inhaling the steam made my cough very productive.
I found an article that supported the anti-microbial use of these essential oils.
Whether they work or if they merely provide a sense of comfort, I think most home-remedies are beneficial as long as they do not require unavoidable harm.
I would recommend this remedy and have because I experienced the benefits myself.
Inouye, S., Nishiyama, Y., Uchida, K., Hasumi, Y., Yamaguchi, H., & Abe, S. (2006). The vapor activity of oregano, perilla, tea tree, lavender, clove, and geranium oils against a Trichophyton mentagrophytes in a closed box. Journal Of Infection And Chemotherapy: Official Journal Of The Japan Society Of Chemotherapy, 12(6), 349-354. Retrieved from MEDLINE database.
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