Natural Products that can support you during COVID-19

The following products are all helpful during the current crisis with COVID-19. The main puprose(s) being to help ease stress, panic and to add an additional layer of protection through the use of essential oils which have antiviral and/or antimicrobial properties. 

Whilst there is no known cure for COVID-19 and certainly no essential oil that has been proven to kill the virus, the essential oils which are antimicrobial and/or antiviral certainly can only do good.

Bach Flowers

Bach Flower Rescue Remedy to ease panic , stress and anxiety 30ml £6.50

Aromatherapy Products

• Lavender and Geranium Bath Salts to relax and destress, lavender essential oil also has antimicrobial properties 200g £6.99
• Lavender and Geranium Body Oil 100ml £8.99
• Tea Tree or Lavender Hand Cream helps to counteract the dryinig effect of alcohol based sanitisers and adds another layer of protection due to antimicrobial properties of lavender and tea tree essential oils 100ml £7,99
• Lavender Hand Wash 250ml £8.99
• Tea Tree Hand Wash 250ml £8.99
• Eucalyptus, Lemon and Lavender Room Spray 250ml £16.99

Properties of the Essential Oils used in the above products:

1. Eucalyptus: antiseptic, antiviral
2. Geranium:antiseptic, fungicidal.  Useful for cuts, dermatitis, eczema, poor circulation, nervous tension, stress related conditions, PMT and menoapausal issues.
3. Lavender: analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, sedative.  Useful for muscular aches and pains, rhuematism, ashtham, brochitis, catarrh, throat infections, abdominal cramps, nausea, cystitis, flu, depression, insomnia, nervous tension and stress related conditions, PMT, sciatica, shock, vertigo.
4. Lemon: antimicrobial, antiseptic, stimulates white blood cells for immune system.  Useful to protect against colds, fever, flu and infections.
5. Tea Tree: antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, stimulates the immune system.  Useful for acne, burns, cold sores, insect bites, rashes, spots, wounds, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, cystitis, colds, fever, flu, infectious illnesses

• Analgesic: relieves pain
• Antiseptic: destroys and prevents the development of microbes
• Antimicrobial: an agent which resists or destroys bacterial, fungi, parasites and some viruses
• Antibacterial: an agent that specifically kills bacteria cells

Sources:

The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless

Essential oils as antimicrobial agents - myth or real alternative? 

Note, there is still no known cure for COVID-19.  For the time being your best protection is to continue to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation and the UK Government 

• Regular handwashing
• The use of hand sanitiser containing at least 60% alcohol when you are unable to wash your hands.
• Social distancing 
• Social isolation for those who display COVID-19 symtoms: new persistent cough and fever
• Social isolation for those who are over 70 or who are also high risk due to underlying medical conditions

Boost your Immune System by good nutrition, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, regular exercise, sleep

Reduce your stress levels as stress compromises your immune system

More information:

NHS COVID-19 Guidance

Government Response

World Health Organisation

Support:

World Health Organisation Guide to Mental Health COVID-19

9 Ways to stay positive during the Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus and your wellbeing

A list of bordeom busting resources