High Fever And Severe Cough Gone In 5 Days
Author: Patricea C.
Date: 04-27-2014
Views: 8,368
Word Count: 483
Questions Received: 1
Testimonial ID: 9642-OR
Brand Neutral: No
Scientific Studies: 8
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Since using Young Living essential oils starting in March 2013, my kids have come down with the occasional fever that never went past 38 degrees celsius, and they would recover within two days.
However, my 6-year-old son recently came down with a fever that fluctuated between 37.5 to 40.5 degrees celsius, coupled with a severe cough. It was a virus that he got from school, as other kids in the age range of 4 to 6 years old had the same symptoms.
I wasn't worried, as I trusted my oils. But this bout was difficult, as he refused to ingest the oils even when offered with honey or juice, and I was tired from not sleeping well.
For the first three days, this is what I did:
1. Layer 1 drop each of Thieves and Peppermint on the soles of his feet every 15 minutes. Sometimes I would add Purification before using Peppermint, if I felt it was needed.
2. Layer 1 drop each of Lavender and Peppermint along his spine every 15 minutes. If I had had the Raindrop Technique oils, I would have used them instead.
3. Sponge wipe every 10 minutes using room temperature water. I used a normal-sized bowl of water with 1 drop each of Lavender and Peppermint.
4. If I felt it was needed, I would apply 1 drop of Peppermint on his stomach.
5. Layer 1 drop each of RC, Dorado Azul, Idaho Blue Spruce, and Breathe Again Roll-On on his chest every 30 minutes.
6. Diffuse oils continuously. I rotated Lavender to create a calming environment and Thieves for antiviral effects, with Peppermint for 30 minutes every 4 hours for his cough.
7. In the evening I used 1 drop of Peace & Calming on the soles of his feet to help with sleep.
His temperature came down to 37 to 37.5 degrees celsius on the fourth morning. I continued the above regimen, with the exception of steps 2, 3, and 4. That night for his cough I only used RC and Frankincense driven in with Peppermint.
On myself, because I was tired, I used Valor (for strength and balance), Abundance (just because I love its fragrance), Peppermint (for energy), Thieves (so I don't fall sick), and Believe (to give me confidence that the oils will do their work and that my son will recover). I also drank more water with Lemon oil added to it.
On the fifth day his fever broke, and he was back to his usual chirpy self. His cough had also improved tremendously, only materializing a couple of times in the night. I would use Breathe Again Roll-On whenever it would happen. It would be another week before the coughing would totally stop.
I later learned that other kids in his school took 10 to 14 days to recover from the fever and cough. I have no doubt that the oils helped my son's body to regain balance in a much faster time.
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: cough — "Cineole has mucolytic, bronchodilating and anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the exacerbation rate in patients suffering from COPD, as well as ameliorates symptoms in patients suffering from asthma and rhinosinusitis.... The effects of Cineole in the treatment of acute bronchitis were clearly measurable and could be proven after a treatment period of merely 4 days. This study corroborates the fact that Cineole actively and significantly reduces cough frequency after four days." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: virus — "The presence of beta-caryophyllene in many essential oils might contribute strongly to their antiviral ability. These results indicate that phenylpropanoids and sesquiterpenes present in essential oils contribute to their antiviral activity against HSV [herpes simplex virus]." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: virus — "Taken together, we found an essential oil blend [Orange, Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary] notably attenuates influenza virus PR8 infection in vitro via inhibition of viral protein synthesis at the post-transcription level. The lack of toxicity and potent specific inhibition ability make the essential oil a possible antiviral drug for influenza virus proliferation control and treatment." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: spine — "We examined the evidence regarding the effect of herbal medicine on pain in people with non-specific low-back pain (LBP).... Lavender essential oil applied by acupressure appeared effective in reducing pain and improving flexibility compared to conventional treatment." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: sleep — "Lavender, mint [peppermint], orange, rose, chamomile, rosemary, and sage were used.... Depression levels in the touch-music-aroma therapy group... showed a larger decrease than in the... control groups [that did not include aromatherapy].... [FMS] symptoms such as restless sleep, headache, morning fatigue, exhaustion, feeling like crying, and bowel complaints were also significantly reduced." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: fever-/-febrile -/-temperature-/-(Pyrexia) — "[W]e studied the anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects of C. citratus [Lemongrass] and E. citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus] essential oils on formol-induced edema and acetic acid induced abdominal cramps in Wistar rats.... In vivo analysis and histological assay showed that the two essential oils displayed significant dose-dependent edema [swelling] inhibition effect over time. They displayed strong analgesic [pain-relieving] and antipyretic [fever-reducing] properties similar to that induced by 50 mg/kg of acetylsalicylate of lysine.... This work demonstrates the anti-inflammatory property of Cymbopogon citratus [Lemongrass] and Eucalyptus citriodora [Lemon Eucalyptus], suggesting their potential role as adjuvant therapeutic alternatives in dealing with inflammatory-related diseases." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: sleep — "Lavender essential oil has been used as an anxiolytic [anxiety] drug, a mood stabilizer, a sedative, spasmolytic [muscle spasms], antihypertensive [high blood pressure], antimicrobial, analgesic [pain] agent as well as a wound healing accelerator.... The present study suggests that inhalation of lavender essential oil may be an effective and safe treatment modality in acute management of migraine headaches." | Link |
| 8. | Associated topics: fever-/-febrile -/-temperature-/-(Pyrexia) — "Burn Healing Potential of Nigella sativa seed oil in rats.... Nigella sativa L. (Black cumin) has shown a broad spectrum of pharmacological effects like antipyretic [fever reducing], analgesic [pain reducing], anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.... The present study suggests the burn wound healing action of seeds may be due to anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of major compounds in the oil." | Link |
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