Anti Congestion 10+ years and up Essential Oil Blends

Please use responsibly and do not over-use. Eucalyptus is appropriate to use for this age group, so I’ve included it in the blend along with Peppermint. You may wish to replace all of the Peppermint with Eucalyptus if you wish! Totally a matter of preference 

NOTE: These recipes were created for children aged 10+ years. I am keeping the dilutions the same as the previous age group (2-3%) although ages 15+ can use up to a 5% dilution if necessary.

Anti-Germ Blend recipeages 10+
Combine in a 5ml bottle:

• 30 drops Sweet Orange Citrus sinensis
• 20 drops Clove (Bud, Leaf, or Stem) Zyzygium aromaticum
• 20 drops Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamomum verum
• 15 drops Peppermint Mentha Piperita
• 15 drops Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata, Eucalyptus divies, Eucalyptus smithii

Ideally, you should add 15 drops to an inhaler and inhale before and after being exposed to germs. This is the most effective, along with using the Hand Spray recipe below.

Although inhalation is more effective than topical use, you can use it in a massage blend by combining 2 drops of this blend per teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil for a 2% dilution if your child has been exposed to germs.

For other volumes using a 2% dilution, see the chart here: Properly Diluting Essential Oils.

Note: You can bump it up to 3% dilution if your child is sick.

Anti-Germ Hand Spray recipe
ages 10+, 2% dilution

In a 2 ounce fingertip sprayer combine:

• 1 1/2 ounces (3 TBSP) witch hazel
• 2 tsp almond oil (or oil of your choice)
• 24 drops Anti-Germ Blend (recipe above)

Note: If you need to boost this blend, you may increase to a 3% dilution by adding an additional 12 drops per ounce of the liquids in your hand spray (for a total of 36 drops per 2 ounce bottle).

Although the Anti-Germ Blend recipe will be successful for both keeping germs away andhelping with congestion, I have provided a blend with a bit more Peppermint/Eucalyptus and less Cinnamon Leaf/Clove as an option. I have called this my Anti-Congestion Blend recipe.

Anti-Congestion Blend recipeages 10+

Combine in a 5ml bottle:

• 30 drops Sweet Orange Citrus sinensis
• 15 drops Clove (Bud, Leaf, or Stem) Zyzygium aromaticum
• 15 drops Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamomum verum
• 20 drops Peppermint Mentha Piperita
• 20 drops Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus radiata, Eucalyptus divies, Eucalyptus smithii

Ideally, you should add 15 drops to an inhaler and inhale to help clear congestion. This is the most effective.

Anti-Congestion Massage Oil recipe
ages 10+, 2% dilution

Combine in a 2 ounce squeeze bottle:

• 2 ounce almond oil (or carrier oil of your choice)
• 24 drops Anti-Germ/Anti-Congestion Blend

Shake well and apply on throat/neck/back of congested child.

Note: If you need to boost this blend, you may increase to a 3% dilution by adding an additional 12 drops per ounce of carrier oil (for a total of 36 drops per 2 ounce bottle).