Vous le savez sûrement, avoir un système immunitaire performant est indispensable pour assurer une bonne santé et une bonne qualité de vie. Lorsqu’il est affaibli, les premiers symptômes sont rapidement visibles.
Vulnérable, le corps nous fait ressentir fatigue et lassitude, puis nous tombons facilement malade. En hiver, cela se traduit par un rhume, une angine et autres rhinopharyngites très désagréables au quotidien. Alors comment se protéger ?
Essential oils are a great asset in strengthening your immune system! And they allow you to fight effectively against external aggressions.
The importance of the immune system
We often hear about the importance of preserving and protecting the immune system from many health concerns. But what exactly is the immune system?
These are all defense mechanisms that the body uses to fight external aggressions. Beyond the skin, which constitutes the first immune barrier, multiple cells (in the intestine in particular) are there to destroy foreign bodies that prove to be dangerous for the body.
You may have already heard of lymphocytes? These are the cells in charge of producing antibodies and helping to fight against bacteria and viruses.
Lorsque les saisons froides approches, il est alors temps de se préparer à affronter les différentes maladies traditionnelles en cette période. Prendre soin de son système immunitaire permet d’éviter des symptômes très désagréables comme :
• La fatigue et le manque d’énergie, qui sont les premiers signes d’un système immunitaire affaibli.
• La vulnérabilité aux bactéries et virus environnants.
• Les infections à répétition.
Les huiles essentielles sont des alliées dans le renforcement des barrières naturelles du corps.
Which essential oils are the most effective for better immune defenses?
Avant d’utiliser des huiles essentielles, il est indispensable de se reporter aux précautions d’usage propres à chacune.
Do not hesitate to call a professional if necessary. In any case, it is important to do a test in the hollow of the elbow to detect a possible reaction or allergy.
L'huile essentielle de ravintsara
This essential oil, derived from the leaves of the Camphor tree, is renowned for its immunostimulant properties thanks to its concentrated composition in 1,8 cineole, a molecule recognized for improving the immune system. It also helps to fight against viruses and bacteria. Finally, this oil helps to find a restful sleep.
It is also used in massage on the thorax, by diluting it in your vegetable oil (up to 5 to 10% maximum), up to 4 times a day.
is also beneficial in diffusion to sanitize the interior and fight against the propagation of viruses. For this, pour 15 drops d’huile essentielle in a diffuser for a maximum of 20 minutes.
Precautions for use :
Oral administration is not recommended without professional supervision, nor in conjunction with medication.
- The oil cannot be used during the first three months of pregnancy, nor during breast-feeding, nor for children under 6 years old.
- It is not recommended if you have asthma.
- The use in diffusion must never be done near the children, the pregnant women and the animals.
- And finally, its concentration in limonene and linanol makes it potentially allergenic.
L'huile essentielle de tea tree
This oil is known to fight against acne, because of its anti bacterial properties. But it is an ally to cross the winter period, because of its antiviral properties. The essential oil of Tea tree can be used in synergy with others such as ravintsara and niaouli.
L'huile de tea tree est en général bien tolérée mais il existe quelques précautions à prendre :
- It is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- It is not recommended for children under the age of three.
- The presence of limonene makes it potentially allergenic.
The essential oil of thyme thujanol
Réputée pour lutter contre les problèmes de la sphère ORL, l’huile de thym à thujanol présente aussi des propriétés anti-inflammatoires et immunostimulantes. Elle peut aider à lutter contre les épisodes de fatigue passagère.
is more particularly used in massage, by diluting the essential oil up to 10% in your vegetable oil. It can be applied on the thorax up to 4 times per day, over a period of 7 days.
Precautions for use :
- If you are pregnant, do not use this essential oil during the first three months of pregnancy, or while breastfeeding.
- This essential oil is prohibited for children under 3 years.
- Never apply this oil pure on the skin at the risk of skin reactions.
- We recommend that you consult a professional before considering any internal use.
- Finally, the composition of this essential oil can be potentially allergenic, remember to perform the skin test before any use.
L'huile essentielle de niaouli
The essential oil of niaouli has stimulating properties of the natural defenses and constitutes an excellent ingredient in prevention of the infections. Very versatile, niaouli oil can be used alone, in massage or diffusion, but also in synergy for inhalations.
Cette huile essentielle est puissante et nécessite d’être prudente lors de son utilisation :
- This oil is prohibited during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
- It cannot be used in children under 6 years old.
- If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult your health care professional.
- It is also strongly discouraged in cases of hormone-dependent cancer because of its potential "estrogen like" effect;
- Enfin, cette huile essentielle peut être potentiellement allergisante.
Which synergies of immunostimulant essential oils?
Huile de massage stimulante
- 30 ml vegetable oil (sweet almond, jojoba or hazelnut would be appreciated);
- 1 ml d’HE de ravintsara.
- 30 gouttes d’HE de tea tree.
- 10 gouttes d’HE de thym à thujanol.
Use a few drops of this mixture on the chest once or twice a day for two weeks.
Sels pour le bain
- 100 g de sels de la mer Morte.
- 10 gouttes d’HE de ravintsara.
- 5 gouttes d’HE de tea tree.
- 5 drops of niaouli EO.
Versez une poignée de sel dans l’eau chaude de votre bain, et détendez-vous pendant 15 à 20 minutes.
Inhalation booster d’immunité
- drops of ravintsara EO,
- 3 gouttes d’HE de tea tree.
Verser les gouttes d’HE sur un mouchoir et respirer profondément 3 fois par jour.
Diffusion hivernale
- Mélangez 70 gouttes d’HE de ravintsara, 30 gouttes d’HE de tea tree et 30 gouttes d’HE de niaouli, et diffuser ce mélange environ 10 à 15 minutes par jour.
Pensez à compléter l’utilisation des huiles essentielles par une bonne hygiène de vie : sommeil, alimentation et activité physique vous permettront de démultiplier leurs bienfaits.
Pour aller plus loin, découvrez notre Guide des huiles essentielles