Essential oils might be in the running for your new best friend if you suffer from seasonal allergies. They can support you through symptoms of allergies in various ways, plus they're convenient, easy, & portable!

What causes seasonal allergies?

In spring, when the world begins to bloom again, there’s an increase of pollen and other plant particules that can cause some people’s immune systems to kick into high gear. The immune system releases a mediator we know as histamine, which is the primary reason for our allergy symptoms. People can suffer from runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, nasal congestion, tickly throat, cough, and more. Thankfully, essential oils can help you combat this reaction to bring you some relief and help you get back outside to enjoy spring.

How can essential oils help?

Essential oils are created by plants as a way to support and protect themselves. These secondary metabolites are excreted by the olant when they sense a threat, warding off pathogens, microbes, pests, and invasive species. Additionally, each essential oil is comprised of chemical constituents, the active elements of the essential oils that dictate each oil's function. It’s important to understand how these chemical constituents act when utilizing essential oils for their therapeutic benefits.

Oxides – Here we have a category that tends to offer support for respiratory decongestion and immunomodulation.

Monoterpenes – This aromatic family offers atmospheric antiseptics and expectorants.

Sesquiterpenes – A group that can promote anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and antipruritic responses in the body.

Monoterpenols – An important group that supports through its immune moderators.
 
Esters –  Another family that supports through anti-inflammatory properties, with the addition of antispasmodic and calming actions.

Lactones – For some, this is a crucial aromatic family thanks to its abilities to act as a mucolytic, which means it can help reduce mucous production to bring you some relief.

Key essential oils for allergy support

Let’s start with a list of oils that can be really helpful on their own. Then we’ll dive into blends that offer a synergistic effect, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Lavender essential oil

Containing monoterpenes, monoterpenols, and esters, lavender essential oil is the panacea of aromatherapy for a reason. With the ability to calm not just our nerves, but so much more, Lavender is one of the first essential oils to reach for during allergy season. Some research has found lavender to slow or even inhibit the histamine response in the body, nipping many of our allergic reactions right in the bud. Lavender can also support where spasms and inflammation are present. Diffuse in an ultrasonic diffuser or use in your favorite lotion or body oil and massage it on the chest, upper back, or neck.

Eucalyptus essential oil

The tried-and-true remedy for the respiratory system, use Eucalyptus essential oil with its oxides, alcohols, and monoterpenes to support clearing the airways and promote ease of breath. *We highly recommend Eucalyptus Radiata for its gentler approach. Diffuse on its own or with other oils in this list. Add a drop or two to the shower floor for a therapeutic steam.

Ravintsara essential oil

Another go-to for the respiratory system, Ravintsara offers expectorant and immunoregulatory support thanks to its oxides, monoterpenols, monoterpenes, and esters. This is a great oil for the diffuser on its own or with Lavender – a mighty combo to support during allergies and help combat any stress that might come with them.

Tea Tree essential oil

Often used for its abilities to fight against fungus, Tea Tree can also be a huge support to the respiratory system. Monoterpenols, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and oxides fuel this well-rounded essential oil’s benefits.

Scotch Pine essential oil

With its monoterpenes, esters, and monoterpenols, Pine essential oil is a great support where inflammation due to allergic reaction is present. Mix with Lavender in your favorite lotion or body oil to use as a chest rub or soothe skin irritation.

Blue Tansy essential oil

This dark blue essential oil is a common remedy for allergic asthma, asthma, bronchial support, and itchy skin. Blue Tansy can help promote calm ease of breath thanks to its sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes. Diffuse, add to lotion and rub into chest to support ease of breath, or blend with Calendula virgin plant oil to use on itchy skin.

Essential oil blends for allergy support

In addition to the single notes listed above, these Wellness Blends from Pranarōm offer a synergy to support a fuller picture when it comes to allergy support.

Sinus Formula

A well-loved blend of Eucalyptus Globulus, Peppermint, Rosemary, Frankincense, Thyme, and Inula in a base of olive oil makes this blend supportive through aromatics and topical penetration. Place a drop at the base of the nostrils, rub into the bridge of the nose, massage into skin in front of and behind the ears, rub into the chest or the upper back to support ease of breath, the respiratory system, and bring relief to symptoms.

Immunity Boost

A blend to support immune health, maintain wellness, and refresh your space, Immunity Boost offers a simplified formula of Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Tea Tree essential oils. Add to a diffuser, place a drop on your dry brush before your dry-brushing routine, add to hand soaps and lotions, or add a drop to your palm, rub the hands together, cup the palms, and bring them to the nose for three to five deep breaths in and out through the nose.

Immune Defense Solution

A complex formula that includes many of the oils from the above list: Lavandin Super, Eucalyptus Radiata, Niaouli, Rosemary, Eucalyptus Globulus, Ravintsara, Peppermint, Clove, and Coriander. Its gentility allows for varied uses, often well-tolerated in acute applications without dilution. Place a drop on the bottoms of the feet, add to your ultrasonic diffuser, use as a hand purifier in a pinch, use with lotion as a chest rub, and so much more!

Clean Air

Last but not least in our list of blends to support your allergy needs is Clean Air. A unique blend of Blue Tansy, Thyme, Ravintsara, and Clove create a wonderful synergy for cleaning the air when used in an ultrasonic diffuser. In addition to this oils abilities to support respiratory function, ease of breath, and the immune system, it is also a fantastic blend to use as a nervous tonic. Diffusing this oil cleans the air and clears the mind, making it easier to catch your breath no matter what the season.

Find all of these single notes and blends at Pranarom.us, your one stop shop for health and wellbeing products using organic essential oils and organic virgin plant oils.