Hello! My name is Kigawa, and I work for Bi Natural and Milobina.

Yes, today is the 4th time to take measures against colds.

The first time, I wondered if the cold medicine I was casually taking was interfering with natural healing.
The second time was to use herbs and yogurt to prevent colds.
In the third installment, we will introduce herbs that increase natural healing power.

It was like that.

Today, I would like to introduce you to aromatherapy and cold prevention methods.

Actually, after working as a beauty staff member at a cosmetics company for three years, I fell in love with aroma, so I went to an aromatherapy school for about two to three years to study, and was certified as an aroma advisor and aroma instructor by the Aroma Japan Environmental Association. I took it.

I've always loved plants since I was little, so I happened to come across a book about a doctor of pharmacy who runs Green Flask as a form of green medicine."Aromatherapy Lesson" written by Shinichiro HayashiThe reason I bought this book was that.

I remember being extremely excited because it was like a dream-like story about how fragrant essences extracted from plants can do wonders for us!

Up until then, the only things that could heal ailments were medicine, Chinese herbal medicine that was neither tasty nor fun, or folk remedies such as wrapping green onions around your neck when you had a cold (I've never done that, haha), or gargling with salt. Or egg sake! (I love it♪)

I don't think there was any other way to make it that I thought was wonderful other than egg sake.

I never thought it would be possible to find something so wonderful that it has a captivating lavender scent that is antibacterial, can be used in the bath to heal skin problems, and soothe inflamed areas. I can't believe it exists in the world!

Without exaggerating, I was very impressed.At the time, no one knew anything about aroma or aromatherapy, but I took a leap of faith and started going to school with what little savings I had. .

Aromatherapy is very deep, but it is not a very old folk therapy.It was invented in 1937 by a French perfumer named Rene Maurice Gattefosse.

It is said that this term first appeared in the world when he wrote a book called ``Aromatic Therapy''.
By the way, this personAlso appeared on WikipediaSo please take a look if you like.

He had a strong interest in the ``sterilization,'' ``antibacterial,'' and ``antibacterial'' properties of essential oils, and is said to have paved the way for their medical applications.

So, what kind of function do essential oils actually have?

First of all, all essential oils have ``sterilizing,'' ``antibacterial,'' and ``antibacterial'' effects.

Plants cannot move even if a dangerous virus approaches them. Therefore, while protecting themselves, they also have the ability to alert others around them that an enemy is approaching, and prevent the spread of bacteria.

Their actions are so precise and logical that some people believe that plants actually have intelligence. Those stories also excited me.

I think you can get a good idea of the symptoms that occur when you catch a cold by reading the blog posts up to this point, but let me give you a quick review.

1) Viruses invade the body and try to multiply rapidly.
2) Normally, the immune system kills the bacteria faster than the virus can multiply, so no symptoms develop.
3) Due to fatigue, stress, or strong bacteria, the virus can multiply beyond the immune system and cause illness.
4) Runny nose, cough, malaise, fever, etc. are all inflammatory symptoms caused by the immune system to expel and kill the virus.

That's what it feels like.

I wrote that all aroma essential oils have antibacterial and bactericidal properties, but the range of germs that they can be effective against is narrow and strong.

Among them, it is famous for its antibacterial and sterilizing power, and its wide range.tea tree essential oil.

To prevent colds, add a drop of tea tree essential oil and leave it in front of your desk.
To avoid catching a cold when you go out, put a drop on your chest or mask before going out.It will greatly increase the preventive effect.

Please make this a habit when you go to a hospital full of germs. When my children were small, I always attached eucalyptus or tea tree before going out. The children loved it because it had a nice scent.

Eucalyptus is also highly antibacterial and is especially helpful for respiratory problems. Eucalyptus also has the effect of regulating the autonomic nervous system, and although it has a refreshing scent, it has the useful effect of waking you up when used in the morning and calming your mood when used at night.

If you have asthma and are worried about coughing when you catch a cold, it may be helpful to keep eucalyptus ointment or essential oil on hand at all times. I have met several people who have found that their seizures have become surprisingly less likely to occur, and who have stopped coughing before going to bed.

Whether you have a cough or a cold, we recommend applying 1 to 2 drops of an aromatic blend of eucalyptus on your pillow before bed, as it will soothe inflammation and help fight bacteria while you sleep. .

But what should I do if my nose is stuffed and I can't smell the scent? For this problem, we recommend applying it on your skin.

A stuffy nose is literally a condition in which the inside of the nasal cavity, the back of the nose, becomes inflamed and swells in an effort to fight off the virus, blocking the air passage.

However, aroma essential oils have very small molecules and can actually penetrate through the skin. This is called transdermal absorption.

However, since essential oils are highly concentrated physiologically active substances, there is a risk of irritation when applied directly to the skin.

Therefore, please dissolve it in something and dilute it before use. In the world of aromatherapy, it is mixed with a vegetable oil called a carrier oil at a rate of 1 to 15% (the ratio varies depending on the irritating nature of the essential oil and the strength of its effects) and applied to the parotid glands and around the nose.

When you do this, the swelling will gradually go down and you will feel better due to the anti-inflammatory properties of the essential oils.

The same principle applies to stuffy noses due to hay fever, so it's useful to remember this method.

However, if you find it difficult and inconvenient to apply oil, we recommend an aroma ointment made by mixing beeswax and carrier oil.

Another method that I often use when I have a sore throat is to fill a mug with hot water, add just one drop of essential oil, and inhale the scented vapor (more than two drops is too irritating, so I'm choking.)

There are methods such as taking a bath, exhaling, and absorbing the aroma through the skin. (It is not recommended when you are coughing.The double combination of aroma and steam will induce coughing.)

Additionally, the Japan Aromatherapy Association, an organization to which doctors belong, recommends adding 1 to 3 drops of tea tree to a glass of water, mixing well, and gargling.

Other herbs such as eucalyptus, cajeput, lavender, lemon, lime, lemon grass, lavender, and moon peaches are often used when you have a cold because they have high antibacterial and antibacterial properties and have anti-inflammatory properties.

When you use aromatherapy, you will be surrounded by a pleasant scent, so it is also attractive that it can be a fun treatment.

Ah, that's right, if you put a highly deodorizing aromatic scent in the entryway where odors tend to be trapped, all the family members will be able to enjoy it when they come home.Aroma antibacterial showerYou will have to take a bath before entering the house.

In fact, the first place colds come from is through the front door. First, take an aromatic shower at the entrance to avoid bringing the virus into your home.

In fact, some aroma researchers say that this method is more effective than hand-washing.

In a sense, aromatherapy is a folk medicine, so as long as you follow a few rules such as not putting it in your eyes or using it at a diluted concentration, you can use it in a variety of ways, so using aromatherapy for colds is up to you!

Also,Aroma ointment blended with highly antibacterial and antibacterial aromas.or,

A convenient product that blends multiple cold prevention aromas to enhance both scent and effectiveness.You can find a lot of them if you look for them.

That's why aromatherapy is suitable for fighting colds.

Starting today, if you catch a cold, go straight to the hospital! Instead, try taking care of yourself with a nice aromatic scent and using effective herbal supplements.

Compared to taking drugs, it's much better for your health and safer!

So, thank you for reading to the end today!

see you.