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Article by Puja Chandra Nanda<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n
The world is presently combating a common deadly enemy \u2013 the highly contagious coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China and has till date infected thousands of people around the globe including many in Singapore. The coronavirus joins hundreds of viruses that cause infections in humans including the common cold and influenza. While our best bet to treat the infections is seeking timely medical help; it is beneficial to protect ourselves and our loved ones by practicing good hygiene and sanitation.<\/p>\n\n\n
 A well – researched topic in alternate\nmedicine is the use of essential oils to ward off infections. Essential oils\nare extracted from plants and have been used for thousands of years by people\nall around the world for prevention and treatment of many diseases.  According to\nresearch, many of the essential oils have antibacterial and antiviral\nproperties and can help fight off viruses and other bugs.  A number of essential oils have been\nfound to be effective in skincare and personal hygiene products and as sanitizers\nand disinfectants in the house. Additionally, some essential oils have been\nfound to be beneficial in boosting immunity and in alleviating symptoms of flu\nand other viral infections and preventing pneumonia and other bacterial\ncomplications. <\/p>\n\n\n
Essential Oils that are Particularly Useful in Warding off Infections:<\/h3>\n\n\n
Lavender\nessential oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Lavender is a multipurpose oil. It is purported to have anti-inflammatory,\nantifungal, antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial\nproperties. The\ninhalation of lavender oil is supposed to alleviate discomfort from cough and\nalso free the airway during bronchial asthma. Using lavender oil as an\ningredient in personal hygiene and household cleaning products is also useful\ndue to its potent properties.<\/p>\n\n\n
Geranium<\/strong> essential\noil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Geranium extract helps cope\nwith infections in the upper respiratory tract, including cough and bronchitis.\nGeranium oil extract is also said to relieve symptoms of common colds and shorten\nthe duration of illness. Geranium essential oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial\nproperties, making it\neffective against multiple bacterial strains.<\/p>\n\n\n
Whitewood or Cajeput essential oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Cajeput oil or whitewood oil is is obtained from the Cajeput  and the Paparbark tree found in Indonesia and Australia. It is known for its therapeutic properties from fighting infections, to healing wounds, to alleviating stomach ailments. The whitewood oil helps the immune system fight off viruses including colds and sore throat. Being anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature, it is widely used as  in skincare products and can be topically used on wounds and cuts to reduce rashes and scars.  Whitewood oil also has strong insecticidal properties and is can be used to eliminate mosquitoes and other bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n
Rosemary essential oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Rosemary is\na common herb that is often grown in home gardens.  It is said to\nafford respiratory relief and is also linked to treatment of asthma. Rosemary\ncan be mixed in other carrier oil and applied to the skin.   It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n
Clove Oil <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Clove used as a spice in\nSouth East Asia and India, has several health benefits. It is reported to have\nboth antibacterial and antiviral properties. One of clove\u2019s main ingredients is\neugenol, which has numbing properties when applied topically which is why clove\noil is often used to soothe aching gums and teeth. It is also said to have\nanti-aging properties.<\/p>\n\n\n
Using Essential Oils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
You can inhale some essential\noils directly from the bottle. For those oils that are\nstronger than others, you may need to dilute them before inhalation or for topical\nuse. <\/strong>Adding essential oils in\nan essential oil diffuser, diluting the oil in warm bath water is a good way to\nbenefit from them directly. <\/p>\n\n\n
Another way to benefit from essential\noils is to have them as ingredients in cleaning products, sanitizers, personal\nhygiene and skin care products due to their antibacterial and antiviral\nproperties. The presence of essential oils in the products ensures that the\nproducts are multi-purpose and safe to be used around children or people with\nsensitive skin. <\/p>\n\n\n
Twinkle products such as the Twinkle Disinfectant Multi-purpose\nCleaner<\/a> and the Twinkle Anti-Dust\nMite Room & Linen Spray<\/a> are powered by ingredients such as the\nWhitewood Oil, Lavender and Orange Oil. The products are safe to be used around\nthe house as these are organic and natural. The blend of essential oils in the\nproducts have been tested to be effective in killing germs and bacteria,\nfungus, virus, mould and other\nundesirable microorganisms and toxins.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Twinkle Antibacterial Products  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
Also, the Twinkle Hand + Body Sanitizer<\/a> and the Twinkle 3 in1 Hand + Body Foam Wash<\/a> contains 8 anti-bacterial essential oils including Lavender, Geranium and Whitewood to ward off infections and to keep the skin clean and protected. Read more @ https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/twinkle.com.sg\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n
Do note that essential oils should be used with care. And as always, you should consult a doctor in case of any illness or disease.<\/p>\n\n\n
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