Immune Boost Massage Oil

There are seven known viruses that infect humans. The four “cold” viruses affect the upper respiratory tract and cause symptoms such as sore throat or runny nose and are responsible for about 15% of common colds.Three viruses affect the lower respiratory tract – the lungs and have caused major human disease epidemics. The symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. These viruses affect the respiratory tract and can begin as influenza, followed by pneumonia, and in some cases end with death.

There is no known cure for these viruses, and there is currently no research into the effect essential oils may have on these three viruses. Essential oils considered to be “antiviral” are not universal virus killers. “Antiviral” means that a compound inhibits the proliferation of a virus, while “Virucidal” means having the capacity to or tending to destroy or inactivate viruses.
For example, Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil inhibits the proliferation of influenza viruses inside cells (making it antiviral) and is often used to help battle a bacterial infection and can stimulate the immune system.
 
Clove, Ginger, Eucalyptus and Rosemary Essential Oils are known to strengthen the immune system, and Turmeric's immune-boosting benefits can support the body's response in dealing with bacteria. The combination of biological compounds in these oils ward off invaders, cleanse the respiratory tract, kill harmful germs build immunity and keep inflammation in control. By far the best thing you can do to mitigate the pandemic is to follow the recommendations of the WHO and other public health authorities – social distancing, wearing masks in public and hand hygiene.

While claims that essential oils will help protect you from, or treat viruses are not based on evidence, this does not mean you cannot or should not make use of essential oils for respiratory and psychological support during massage.

Ingredient Oils

5 drops Turmeric	5 drops Clove
5 drops Ginger	5 drops Rosemary
5 drops Eucalyptus	5 drops Tea Tree
1 fl. oz. Grapeseed Oil