In winter, we recommend that you use essential oils rich in terpenes, oxides, phenols and terpenols. These components are particularly effective for their purifying, anti-microbial and natural defense stimulating actions.

Terpenes offer balsamic decongestant and expectorant properties, ideal for clearing the respiratory tract. Oxides, as the 1.8-cinéole, are recognized for their expectorant, mucolytic and bronchial decongestant effects. They also have anti-bacterial and immunomodulating properties. Phenols and terpenols, for their part, are powerful anti-infectives, eliminating germs and toxins, while providing comforting warmth, much appreciated during the cold season.

In addition to their purifying properties, these biochemical families are tonic and stimulating, helping to combat winter fatigue and boost the body's natural defenses.

Examples of terpene-rich essential oils:

• Essential oilLemonCitrus limonum
• Spruce essential oilPicea mariana
• Essential oilScots pinePinus sylvestris
• Rosemary essential oilRosmarinus officinalis
• Balsam fir essential oilAbies balsamea
• Essential oilTurpentinePinus pinaster

Examples of essential oils rich in oxides:

• Cardamom essential oilElettaria cardamomum
• Eucalyptus globulus essential oil(70-75%)
• Eucalyptus radiata essential oil(62-72%)
• Laurel essential oilLaurus nobilis
• Lavender aspic essential oilLavandula latifolia
• Myrtle essential oilMyrtus communis
• Niaouli essential oilMelaleuca quinquenervia
• Ravintsara essential oilCinnamomum camphora
• Rosemary essential oilRosmarinus officinalis L. cineoliferum

Examples of essential oils rich in phenols and terpenols, major anti-infectives

• Tea tree essential oilMelaleuca alternifolia
• Cinnamon essential oilCinnamomum zeylanicum
• Clove essential oilSyzygium aromaticum
• Eucalyptus essential oil with CryptoneEucalyptus polybractea cryptonifera
• Essential oilCompact oreganoOriganum compactum
• Essential oilSarrietteSatureja montana
• Thyme CT thymol essential oilThymus zygis L. thymoliferum

Winter essential oils kit:

Prepare your essential oils for winter as early as October, so you'll have them to hand as soon as the first signs of cold or fatigue appear. If you are unsure of your choice, consult an aromatherapist or doctor who is familiar with essential oils and has a holistic approach.

Essential oils for the bronchopulmonary sphere:

Coughs, bronchitis :

• Cypress essential oilCupressus sempervirens
• Eucalyptus essential oilpolybractea
• Eucalyptus essential oilglobulus
• Scots pine essential oilPinus sylvestris
• Pectin fir essential oilAbies alba

Essential oils for ENT :

Angina, pharyngitis, laryngitis:

• Thyme CT Thymol essential oil Thymus zygis L. thymoliferum+ + +
• Savory essential oilSatureia montana+++

Sinusitis, rhinitis :

• Eucalyptus essential oilEucalyptus radiata+ + +
• Laurel essential oilLaurus nobilis
• Thymus thymol essential oilThymus zygis L. thymoliferum
• Savory essential oilSatureja montana
• Scots pine essential oilPinus sylvestris

Winter essential oils and their properties / indications in aromatherapy :

This non-exhaustive list will help you select the right essential oil for the properties you're looking for.

• Tea tree essential oilMelaleuca alternifoliaENT infections (otitis, acute nasopharyngitis, bronchitis). Asthenia, general and nervous exhaustion.

• Cajeput essential oilMelaleuca cajuputii :Respiratory catarrhal infections ++

• Cinnamon essential oilCinnamomum zeylanicumRhinopharyngitis, severe acute bronchitis +++, severe bronchitis +++

• Cardamom essential oilElettaria cardamomum : "Cooling", catarrhal bronchitis+++

• Lemon essential oilCitrus limonumRespiratory infection, air purifying +++

• Clove essential oilSyzygium aromaticumSinusitis, bronchitis, influenza, tuberculosis ++, physical and intellectual asthenia, great fatigue +++

• Copaiba essential oil/ Copahu balm, Copaifera martii Hayne: Tonic and stimulant, neurotonic, euphoric +++ Anti-infectious, bactericidal, viricidal. Analgesic +. Flu ++. Asthenia +++, general fatigue +++. Arthritis ++.

• Coriander essential oilCoriander sativum: Flu ++. Asthenia +++, general fatigue +++

• Cypress essential oilCupressus sempervirensDry cough, irritant cough, spasmodic bronchial cough, tubercular cough

• Spruce essential oilPicea marianaBronchitis +++, tiredness "coups de pompe" +++

• Helichrysum essential oilHelichrysum italicumAnticatarrhal, mucolytic +++, expectorant, antispasmodic ++Rhinitis ++, bronchitis, spasmodic coughs

• Inula essential oilInula graveolensLaryngitis, tracheitis, spasmodic cough, chronic bronchitis, rhino-pharyngo-tonsillitis ++++

• Eucalyptus radiata essential oil sinusitis, otitis, angina, rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis, flu +++, otitis, bronchitis +++, cough +++

• Eucalyptus polybractea essential oilRhinitis, acute and chronic bronchitis

• Eucalyptus globulus Essential OilTonsillitis ++, rhinopharyngitis +++, laryngitis, influenza ++, otitis sinusitis +, bronchitis +++, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchopneumonia +

• Laurel essential oilLaurus nobilisInfluenza +++, ENT infections + ;

• Lantana essential oilLantana camaraChronic bronchitis, asthma ++ ;

• Lavender aspic essential oilLavandula latifolia :Viral rhinitis, tracheitis and bronchitis, cough +++, asthenia

• Mandravasarotra (Saro) essential oilCinnamosma fragrans :flu, colds, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, angina

• Peppermint essential oilMentha piperitaRhinitis, rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis +. Rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis, laryngitis

• Myrrh essential oilCommiphora myrrhaBronchitis

• Myrtle essential oilMyrtus communisCough, bronchitis

• Essential oilNiaouliMelaleuca quinquenerviaAnti-infectious, antibacterial, febrifuge, anticatarrhal, expectorant +++, anti-inflammatory +, chronic catarrhal respiratory infection, sinusitis++, rhinopharyngitis, bronchitis +++

• Origan compact essential oilOriganum compactumSuperinfection (sinusitis or bronchitis following a cold or flu, etc.)

• Pine essential oilPinus sylvestris :Asthenia +++. Bronchitis +++, sinusitis +++, asthma++

• Ravintsara essential oilCinnamomum camphoraAntiviral, flu, colds, rhinopharyngitis, flu ++++, sinusitis, bronchitis

• Rosemary essential oilCT CinéolRosmarinus officinalis L. cineoliferumAnti-infectious and anti-bacterial, anti-catarrhal, expectorant +++, mucolytic, otitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, chest cold

• Wild thyme essential oilT hymus serpyllumAnti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiseptic +++. General stimulant tonic, stomachic +++, neurotonic +++. Asthenia, general, nervous and psychological fatigue. Flu, bronchitis, cough.

• Turpentine essential oilPinus pinaster: Respiratory catarrhal infection ++, asthenia, lipothymia +++, basis for "Bol d'airJacquier" ++++.

• Thyme essential oilCT thujanolThumus vulgaris L. thujanoliferumOtitis ++, sinusitis +, rhinitis ++, rhinopharyngitis ++, flu +++, bronchitis +++

• Thyme CT thymol essential oilThymus vulgaris L. thymoliferumMajor broad-spectrum anti-infective +++, general tonic