How to Prevent Frequent Nosebleeds with Aromatherapy
Frequent nosebleeds, especially in the winter when the air is drier and colder, are usually caused by nothing more than dry, irritated sinuses. When this is the case, a natural aid is simple to prepare and use. Combining some of these suggestions will bring the most relief.
Things You'll Need:
Oil diffuser/warmer
Water
Essential oil
Tealight candle
Lighter or matches
Tissue Treatment
1
Add three drops lemon oil and one drop
lavender
oil to the tissue.
2
Inhale the aroma gently, taking slow deep breaths in and out through the nose.
3
Carry the tissue with you and continue to inhale the scent periodically until the odor has faded.
Steam Treatment
1
Place the large bowl on a table so that you can hold your head over it while sitting in the chair.
2
Pour the boiling water into the bowl.
3
Add one drop of either peppermint, tea tree or lavender essential oil to the water.
4
Drape the towel over your head and bend over the bowl. The towel should reach the bottom of the bowl all the way around if possible. This holds in the steam and allows the aromatherapy to do its work.
5
Inhale slowly and deeply, allowing the steam to moisturize your sinuses and the essential oil vapors to sooth irritation.
Diffuser Treatment
1
Fill the top of your oil diffuser about three quarters full with clear water.
2
Add two to three drops of your selected oils: tea tree, lavender, lemon. You can combine a drop of each if you like the scents mixed together.
3
Light the tealight candle under the water and allow the scent to gently penetrate the area. Because this is an evaporation method of aromatherapy, the moist scent will relax irritated membranes and sooth the sinus walls.
Tips & Warnings
Smell each of the suggested oils first to determine which you prefer to use.
Do not attempt this while the water is still boiling on a heating unit.
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Frequent nosebleeds, especially in the winter when the air is drier and colder, are usually caused by nothing more than dry, irritated sinuses. When this is the case, a natural aid is simple to prepare and use. Combining some of these suggestions will bring the most relief.
Things You'll Need:
Oil diffuser/warmer
Water
Essential oil
Tealight candle
Lighter or matches
Tissue Treatment
1
Add three drops lemon oil and one drop
lavender
oil to the tissue.
2
Inhale the aroma gently, taking slow deep breaths in and out through the nose.
3
Carry the tissue with you and continue to inhale the scent periodically until the odor has faded.
Steam Treatment
1
Place the large bowl on a table so that you can hold your head over it while sitting in the chair.
2
Pour the boiling water into the bowl.
3
Add one drop of either peppermint, tea tree or lavender essential oil to the water.
4
Drape the towel over your head and bend over the bowl. The towel should reach the bottom of the bowl all the way around if possible. This holds in the steam and allows the aromatherapy to do its work.
5
Inhale slowly and deeply, allowing the steam to moisturize your sinuses and the essential oil vapors to sooth irritation.
Diffuser Treatment
1
Fill the top of your oil diffuser about three quarters full with clear water.
2
Add two to three drops of your selected oils: tea tree, lavender, lemon. You can combine a drop of each if you like the scents mixed together.
3
Light the tealight candle under the water and allow the scent to gently penetrate the area. Because this is an evaporation method of aromatherapy, the moist scent will relax irritated membranes and sooth the sinus walls.
Tips & Warnings
Smell each of the suggested oils first to determine which you prefer to use.
Do not attempt this while the water is still boiling on a heating unit.
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