Boost your Immunity with Essential Oils

Your immunity is a complex and wonderful defence mechanism. Everything from the food we eat, to the physical activity level that we engage in, can contribute to the effectiveness of the immunity.

But did you know a lesser known way that may help to boost your immunity is through essential oils?

Yes! Not only will you smell good, your immunity will thank you too!

How do essential oils work in boosting the immune system?

• Essential oils overall have antimicrobial properties.


• They may help serve as an alternative to medication or used in conjunction with medicine, to yield even better results.


• Certain oils are known to help you sleep and reduce stress, which may reduce your risk of catching a flu or infection.


• Essential oils provide different benefits and properties that may both directly affect your immunity, or may create positive effects contributing towards a strong immunity – However, their exact properties vary from oil to oil. Below we shall highlight the top essential oils known to boost immunity!

Lemon oil

How to use?

• Lemon oil should only be used on the skin in very low dilutions (dilute using carrier oils such as jojoba, rosehip oil etc)


• Do not use before sun exposure.

Eucalyptus oil

a) It is actually commonly used for the ease of symptoms associated with the respiratory system.
b) It is also known to potentially help to fight off a number of illnesses such as flu, chickenpox, measles, and more.

How to use?

• Can be inhaled through method like steaming.


• Can be diluted and taken orally.

Peppermint oil

How to use?

• Can be inhaled through methods like steaming, or placed and inhaled from a handkerchief.


• Help relieve headaches by rubbing a single drop on your temples.

Tea Tree oil

How to use?

• Can be inhaled through method like steaming, or placed and inhaled from a handkerchief.

Rosemary oil

How to use?

• Can be inhaled through method like steaming, or placed and inhaled from a handkerchief.