Essential Oils for Infections

While infections are very common nowadays, they often become extremely uncomfortable and painful. Antibiotics are considered the first-line treatment options, but people who use antibiotics frequently may experience a variety of unpleasant adverse effects, like yeast infections.

Some essential oils have tremendous anti-microbial properties that can heal a large number of infective conditions including ear infections, sinus infections, bladder infections, skin infections, kidney infections, and urinary tract infections among others.

Before we start discussing essential oils for infections, it’s important to learn the fundamentals of infection a little bit more.

What is an infection?

Infection is a medical condition where the invasion and growth of organisms take place in the body. The organisms can be viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, or other germs. An infection can occur anywhere in the body such as in the ear (ear infection), tooth (tooth infection), and skin (skin infection), and can gradually spread towards other parts of the body.

Many microorganisms live in and on human bodies. They’re usually harmless and even healthy. Infections can be caused by both the body’s own organisms in certain conditions, or by foreign organisms.

Symptoms of infections

Signs and symptoms of infections widely vary depending on the germs causing the infection. Each infective condition is different and has its own specific symptoms. However, the most common and general symptoms of infections include –

Pain
Fever
Cough
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Swelling and redness

Causes of infections

Some infections can be transmitted from person to person, while others can be passed by animals or insects. An individual may get infections by consuming contaminated water or food or even being exposed to germs (organisms) in the environment.

Treatment options for infections

The conventional treatment protocol includes antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and anti-parasitics according to the type of organisms causing the infection. Many infectious conditions can be effectively managed and prevented by using certain essential oils without producing unpleasant side effects often associated with synthetic conventional drugs.

Essential oils for infections

A number of essential oils have been found promising in the treatment of diverse infective conditions including skin infections, tooth infections, and ear infections among other types of infections.

Some of the most studied essential oils of infections include –

Lavender essential oil

Scientific name – lavendulan officinalis

Lavender has been valued in several traditional medicines for its calming and soothing effects for thousands of years. But very few know about its excellent anti-bacterial, analgesic, and anti-venomous properties, making it very effective in treating infections.

Lavender essential oil is one of the most promising essential oils for ear infections (both human and animal such as dog ear infections). It helps to heal wounds and abscesses very quickly with its regenerating actions of damaged tissues.

How to use lavender essential oil for infections –

10 – 20 drops of lavender essential oil can be mixed into 20 ml olive oil to prepare a natural remedy for topical use.
1 – 2 drops of lavender essential oil can be sprinkled onto a handkerchief or tissue to inhale its fragrance.

Here you can check out our lavender.

Peppermint essential oil

Scientific name – Mentha piperita

Peppermint has been used for decades as a famous traditional medicine in numerous health conditions including infections. It’s one of the most beneficial essential oils for sinus infections and respiratory tract infections.

Peppermint oil has tremendous calming effects, making it highly beneficial in insect stings such as wasp or bee stings and sports injuries. It can also reduce a variety of infection symptoms including fever, stomach pain, nerve and muscle pain, and many more.

How to use peppermint essential oil for infections –

2 – 3 drops can be taken with a piece of sugar for stomach pain, menstrual cramps, indigestion, IBS, etc.
5 – 10 drops of peppermint essential oil can be poured on the injuries such as insect stings, sports injuries, etc.

Here you can check out our peppermint.

Geranium essential oil

Scientific name – Pelargonium graveolens

Geranium has been used for centuries for treating diverse health conditions, especially in women. A large number of scientific studies indicate that geranium essential oil has anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to reduce swelling and allergic symptoms with its distinctive natural “cortisone-like” actions.

Besides, the geranium essential oil is also a natural anti-depressant highly valued in aromatherapy to treat several psychological conditions including stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of confidence.

How to use geranium essential oil for infections –

A few drops of geranium essential oil can be diluted with olive oil to use topically on skin infections.
The geranium essential oil can be mixed with peppermint oil and a very little amount of this essence can be placed under the tongue to reduce symptoms of respiratory tract infections (RTIs).

Here you can check out our Geranium.

Other essential oils for infections to consider

Clove
Tea Tree
Cedarwood
Eucalyptus
Lemongrass
Lemon
Thyme
Rose
Fennel
Bergamot
Ginger (Related topic – Ginger essential oil benefits)
Patchouli

Here you can check all our Essential Oils, all of them are of the highest available quality

A powerful essential oil blend for infections

Anti Sharks

At La Via del Profumo, we prepare a special essential oil blend called “Anti Sharks” which shows significant results on all types of infective and inflammatory conditions of the skin, that cause itching, pain, redness, or swelling.

Anti Sharks is carefully blended with 3 major natural substances –

Lavender – a strong antioxidant that can neutralize the toxicity of insect venoms.
Geranium – its natural “cortisone-like” action is making it very useful in all types of allergic reactions.
Peppermint – is a strong analgesic that can alleviate pain caused by any inflammation or infection.

We consider Anti Sharks one of the most powerful natural essential oil blends that can heal the widest range of health conditions including poisonous stings and bites, ringworms, eczema, ear infection, tooth infection, acne and pimples, gut infection, all types of allergies such as skin and respiratory allergies, and many more.

How to use Anti-Sharks

For skin and respiratory allergies, 3 drops of anti-sharks essence can be consumed with a sugar cube. A few drops of essence can be added with bathing water to treat skin rashes and itching all over the body. You can also dab your finger into the essence and place your finger under your tongue especially if you witness respiratory allergies.
For ear infections, a 10 % dilution can be made with olive oil and applied to the infected area.
For tooth infection or toothache, anti-sharks can be applied to the swollen jaw and neck. Both pure and olive oil dilution are effective. In severe cases, 3 drops of the anti-sharks essence can be consumed with a piece of sugar as the taste of anti-sharks isn’t so good.

Here you can check out Anti Sharks.

Precautions

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek direct supervision of a healthcare provider before using essential oils. Keep them away from children. It’s also recommended to avoid eye contact, if anyhow essential oils contact with the eyes, don’t use water to wash out, use kitchen oil instead.

Disclaimer

Essential oils aren’t medicines and never replace any prescribed medical advice when necessary. Though essential oils are typically safe for most people, it’s highly recommended to consult a licensed aromatherapy professional before using essential oils for any underlying health condition.