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6 Diffuser Blends for Sore Throat Relief – Free Essential Oil Cheat Sheet

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Are you suffering from a sore throat? Essential oils can be an effective alternative to over-the-counter medications when dealing with a sore throat. Here are 6 soothing diffuser blends for sore throat to help you support and ease the discomfort.

When used aromatically, pure essential oils can be inhaled and affect the throat and lungs to help kill germs, reduce inflammation and speed healing. You can do this by several methods.

Many enjoy diffusing essential oils because it is easy, cost-effective, and quickly gets essential oils into the body.

Can Essential Oils Help a Sore Throat?

Diffusing is effective in relieving the symptoms of sore throat as the essential oils go directly through the air passages to the throat. The essential oils act quickly in fighting the infection and relieve the pain and discomfort of the throat ailment.

A sore throat often happens when the tube that links our mouth to our air passage, esophagus and voice box is infected by bacteria or viruses. Alternative remedies for a sore throat call for essential oils with strong antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Additionally, here are some other ways to soothe your sore throat:

  • gargle with warm salt water or apple cider vinegar
  • drink lots of fluids
  • eat citrus fruits like oranges or grapefruit which contain vitamin C

If essential oils and none of these natural remedies work for your sore throat then it’s time to see the doctor.

Best Essential Oils for Sore Throat

Let’s find out what essential oils to diffuse for sore throat. Essential oils can be a great natural remedy for soothing the pain and discomfort. Here are 12 essential oils that can assist with throat soreness:

  1. Peppermint
  2. Eucalyptus
  3. Lemon
  4. Tea Tree
  5. Lavender
  6. Clove
  7. Ravensara
  8. Sage
  9. Cinnamon
  10. Rosemary
  11. Oregano
  12. Juniper Berry

Alternative Aromatic Essential Oil Methods

Prevent the onset of throat infection by using essential oils through inhalation (aromatherapy) or gargling. Besides diffusing the above oils into the air, here are some other things you can try:

Aromatherapy Inhaler

Using an aromatherapy inhaler, apply 15 total drops of essential oils from the above list to the cotton wick. Insert the wick into the inhaler. To use, place inhaler under the nose and deeply inhale the aroma in.

Steaming Bowl

Adding 1-3 drops to a steaming bowl of water and inhaling to another simple way to get sore throat relief method. Learn more about steam inhalation with essential oils.

Essential Oil Jewelry

Try adding a drop of eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil to a diffuser necklace. Bring under nose and inhale a whiff every so often to continue supporting your throat tissue as well as mood.

Use in the Shower

Simply add a few drops to the shower floor right before getting into the shower. I like to use Oregano oil in this manner if I start to feel sick. Studies showed oregano oil efficiency against antibiotic-resistant MRSA both as a liquid and vapor solution.

Oregano essential oil is one of the most sought after antibacterial and antiviral oil solutions that effectively relieve a variety of ailments such as a sore throat, coughs, colds and other respiratory infections.

Inhaling from Palms

Place a drop pf essential oil in palm of the hand, rub palms together and deeply inhale the aroma. Try lemon or rosemary oil for a mood boosting blast.

Car Diffuser

Use in a car diffuser when driving. I like juniper oil, this aromatic oil has a strong woodsy scent with even stronger antimicrobial properties. It is effective against respiratory infection, fatigue, muscle aches, and arthritis.

Essential Oil Gargle Recipe

  • 1 drop Tea tree oil (or peppermint essential oil)
  • Cup of water

Directions: Place a drop of tea tree or peppermint oil in the cup, stir then of water and gargle, spit it out when done.

Sore Throat Relief Roller Recipe

Essential oils must be diluted first with carrier oils. Make a simple blend using one or more of the essential oils from the list above, keep in mind that clove and oregano oil are hot oils and they need to but diluted well. I only like to put one drop of either in a roller bottle blend to prevent skin irritation.

  • 4-8 drops of essential oil
  • 2 teaspoons jojoba oil

Directions: Place drops of essential oil or oils into roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with the jojoba oil. Shake to blend then apply essential oils topically to the front of the neck.

6 Diffuser Blends for a Sore Throat

Add essential oils recipes below to diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. Read more about diffusing essential oils. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.

1. Soothe My Throat Blend

Clove oil is used for its anesthetic and antiseptic properties. It relieves the dry, sore pain caused by an infection. It is also used for toothaches and in pain management. The perfect oil to increase resistance against infection.

  • 2 drops Clove
  • 2 drops Frankincense
  • 2 drops Lemon Oil
  • 2 drops Peppermint

2. Throat Soother

Lemon essential oil is extracted from the skin of the citrus fruit. It stimulates salivation which in turn keeps the dry sore throat moist. It also has antiseptic properties that help fight infection.

  • 4 drops Lemon
  • 3 drops Frankincense
  • 1 drop Tea Tree Oil

3. Fight Back

Eucalyptus oil is derived from the leaves of the tree. For years it has been an active ingredient in cough and cold products and medicinal balms to relieve congested air passages. The oil is used to improve the immune system and respiratory circulation. In recent years it has also been proven to help diminish inflammation and aids in pain management.

  • 2 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • 2 drops Clove
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • 2 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Rosemary

4. Throat Chakra Healing

Throat chakra

  • 2 drops Tea Tree
  • 2 drops Rosemary
  • 2 drops Sage

5. Throat Ease Diffuser Recipe

Ease a sore throat with this oil blend.

  • 4 drops Eucalyptus Oil
  • 2 drops Lavender Oil
  • 2 drops Ravensara Oil

6. Calm Throat

Peppermint oil is one of the most versatile oils that relieve various respiratory and digestive disorders, as well as inflammation of the mouth and throat. The oil also has a calming effect and menthol that relieves throat irritation.

  • 4 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus
  • 2 drops Peppermint

Diffusing Essential Oils Safety Guidelines

Diffuse 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time, read more about how long to diffuse essential oils.

Using essential oils can improve a person’s emotional, physical, and mental state. For best results, make sure you use pure essential oils and learn how to use them properly.

When using essential oils topically on the skin, be sure to dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. It is best not to apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin.

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Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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