Essential oil travel sickness remedies review

Traveling with essential oils can make a big difference to your holiday without weighing you down.

If you are thinking about travelling, there are a range of essential oils for motion sickness that are an absolute must. It doesn't matter whether you are backpacking solo or taking an organised family holiday. There is a chance that there will be cuts or colds or even an upset stomach and being prepared can stop these minor events from ruining a time that you have looked forward to for so long.

Traveling with essential oils

This article provides you with some information about the benefits of adding a few travel sickness remedies in little bottles essential oils to your luggage without adding greatly to the bulk or weight of your possessions. It outlines the basic essential Oil travel kit and with applications for a few common first aid requirements. Apart from lavender, do not apply any travel sickness remedies essential oils directly to the skin; dilute them in water for topical applications or in oils for massage. If you have one available, place the oils in an infuser to inhale.

The absolute must for anyone traveling with essential oils in their suitcase is Lavender. This stunning oil has so many uses and can be combined with so many other essential oils for motion sickness for a wide range of minor health conditions. If you are to take only single oil, then this is the one. It is a powerful disinfectant, helping to clean scratches, bites and wounds. It is also a good sedative when used in small amounts, helping promote sleep if you are the person that struggles to sleep in unfamiliar surroundings. Use lavender if you have been out in the sun all day as it is great analgesic, reducing the burning sensation that comes with sun burn. It is this property that makes it so useful for insect bites

Thyme is an incredibly strong antiseptic and should be added to any antiseptic oil combination. It is a fantastic oil to have around for those suffering from flu symptoms such as sore throat or coughs. Thyme is an expectorant, so mix it with lavender and eucalyptus to help with coughs and other areas of congestion.

Other strong antiseptic and travel sickness remedies is eucalyptus. Combine eucalyptus with lavender and thyme for a good all round disinfectant. Add one part eucalyptus with one part lavender and two parts thyme. This disinfectant can be used to clean an unsightly bathroom or to clean out an open wound. Eucalyptus also acts on bacteria and viruses, making it really useful oil for cleaning. If there are signs of fever, place a few drops of eucalyptus in a bowl of boiling water and breathe the vapours to help relieve the condition.

Chamomile is wonderful oil for digestive issues. Upset digestive systems are common place when travelling abroad and chamomile can help ease cramps, flatulence during bouts of upset and aids in improving liver function and improving appetite afterwards. It is excellent when combined with lavender for bumps and strains, easing swelling and bruising.

Geranium like chamomile helps in calming the nerves and so is invaluable for helping to cope with stressful situations. If you are traveling with essential oils for an extended period of time, geranium is a must to help relieve exhaustion and possible homesickness. Along with lavender, it can be mixed with carrier oil for helping itchy dry skin that you may suffer from as result of a change in the water.

Ginger is a must for digestive upsets, easing indigestion, vomiting, nausea and cramps. Ginger also is good oil for warming and so is helpful for chills and sprains. If you are the type of traveller who is really active during your time away, then ginger is a must for you as it is fantastic for easing over exercised muscles when combined with thyme, lavender and eucalyptus.

The final oil is peppermint, which is a good tonic and analgesic, making it useful for exhaustion when combined with lavender, chamomile and geranium. If you suffer from constipation due to a different diet or simply a change of water, then mix peppermint with thyme in carrier oil and massage around the tummy in a clockwise direction for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Add two drops of lavender to one drop of peppermint and dilute it before massaging the mix around the temples, the back of the neck and across the brow for relief from headaches.

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