Top 5 Essential Oils for Allergies & DIY Vapor Rub 

I've been suffering with severe year round allergies for my entire life (46 years). Just a month ago, I found a video of a guy who uses an oil blend that cured his allergies - Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree. I've been using it for about 3 weeks now - diffused and topically (applied to the back of the neck using a roller ball vial with Olive Oil). I simply can't believe how well this blend is working! I should have started my normal OTC meds a while ago, yet I haven't needed any meds at all this season!

I suffer with ezcema and it gets very itchy with very red skin and hundreds of blisters, blisters vary in size and some just liquid and some goo filled. I have been told not to use essential oils and to use antihistamines and immune suppressants. Big no on immune suppressants. Trying different oils to see what works. For major itchy that feels it has spikes in fractionated coconut oil I got from DoTerra is just amazing. It does not take the full itch away fast, it gets rid of the severity fast then as it absorbs the rest of the itchy eases. I love my oils and will keep going until I find what works.

Suffered from allergies, pollen, dust, dander, etc. for 38yrs. (had the shots as a teen, lived on umpteen anti-histamine products year round, wound up with asthma, etc.) It was a year round ailment when I lived in Coastal Northern California. When I moved to coastal Southern California in the mid-80's it was limited to just the month of May, when all of the grasses and trees seem to explode. The month of May was spent living on Benedryl, running a HEPA filter full throttle, 24/7, and sleeping on the couch so as not to disturb my wife. If I had to be outside for extended periods, I would sometimes wear a paint respirator (mask with the 2 charcoal canisters). In 2012 I watched the movie "Forks Over Knives" and after hearing their information about dairy products, I went dairy free. 6 weeks later, it was May, and I completely forgot that it was allergy season. Didn't bring out the HEPA filter, didn't sleep on the couch, and didn't take any Benedryl. What? Here were all these people suffering from allergies around me, and yet I was having almost no response. Well, it's been nearly 5 years now, and each May comes and goes without much more then the occasional itchy nose, maybe some sneezing if I'm outside in the wind for a long time, and maybe a runny nose under those conditions as well. I feel like I've gotten a month of my life back each year. I've read that others have had the same result when they stopped consuming ALL dairy products. The other benefit of being dairy free is in how the skin become soft and nice again, even elbows, knees, feet, and hands. For those that like Milk, yogurt, and ice cream, Flax Milk made by a company called "Good Karma" tastes just like regular milk, and the coconut yogurts and "ice creams" taste exactly the same as dairy yogurt/ice cream. If you like cooking with butter, switch to coconut oil, and enjoy those many benefits, as well as what it does to your skin. If you still eat bread, and like toast, (pancakes/waffles/english muffins, etc) "butter" it with coconut oil, and give it a little sprinkle of Himalayan salt, or sea salt, and it tastes very much like toast with butter. A little sprinkle of cinnamon and you'll never know. So you don't have to go without any of the foods you enjoy, and the potential health improvements are huge. If you're concerned about calcium for you, or your children, you might do a little research on how much calcium the body actually needs, as compared to what the US Gov/FDA who are funding dairy production say...... and what plant sources are excellent providers. Flax Milk for example, actually has more calcium than cow milk.

I diffuse lavender, lemongrass and peppermint every day during allergy season. I love the tip about basil oil and will try it. A few drops of Eucalyptus in the shower-so nice! Tea tree oil is my go to for everything. Especially acne!

Allergy season here in Connecticut...Ordered the book, can't wait...already using, many of the oils, getting great results...

Awesome video! Thank you! I am planning on getting your book in a hardcover when it becomes available again

I'm totally buying this book along with your essential oils as soon as I get paid

thank you Dr. Axe. Very helpful :)

Thank you so much! I used a lavender-eucalyptus “Breathe Easy” rub on my neck, chest, and behind ears, coupled with the peppermint oil. Amazing improvement!! Much appreciated

This book is a must!

I just ordered your book from Christian book and website, as I refuse to use amazon. So glad I found it there. Can’t wait til it arrives. Also so glad my sense of smell is back. Was really starting to worry my oils would never be enjoyed again.

Yaasssss I need this book in my life!!!

Yes I do suffer from allergies and I am very blessed isole Avon and they're selling all those oils on my store

Hello, Dr Axe thank you so much

Awesome video! Great info!

ta Tank you so much Doctor... It's good to know that.

Hi Dr Axe, I have dustmite allergies which is through out the year. Could you pl suggest something for that please. I also want to thank you so much for such a good suggestions on healing naturally.

Thanks for all your videos

Thanks for the recipe! This spring I'm having allergic rhinitis for the first time. :-( Will try the recipe.

Love to get this book

Thank you 😊

I love this presentation... LOVE IT. I use Zengest/digestzen (I'm in UK) 15 years on over counter medication.. not taken any for 8 weeks now!! It is now almost September... the Above oil helped until about 1 week ago. Now I'm back to sneezing and the usual. I'm guessing that a new flower/pollen or mould has now come out. WATER dripping nose, so basil is on my list now.

Thank you 😇

I found that Peppermint oil is great for relieving sore muscles and loosening up joints. As I get more sophisticated I'd like to try a combination oil like Peppermint, Wintergreen and Black Pepper which I expect will be fantastic.

Thank you I love the essential oils too. I have a question, What do you think about Black garlic in the daily diet?

I love your videos - they are a God-send. Just ordered your book

this is a chronic issue for me as well but my problem deals with heat. when body temp goes up my nose, my eyes, under my skin become ichty & I sneeze uncontrollably. if I sit in front of a fan or get really cool it tends to help. I'm going to try the oils you suggested and see how it goes. thnx again DOC

I am in love with essential oil. Definitely try something for my son allergy!

I use 4 drops R.C. blend essential oil, 4 drops Frankincense oil, 2 drops peppermint oil. Add equivalent drops of grapeseed oil in a roller bottle. rub on chest several times a day.

thanks

I get bad sneezing fits and have been relying on local raw honey in my coffee to help. But this fall has been TERRIBLE for the sneezing fits and coughing. I used to reach for lavender to halt my sneezing fits but lately peppermint works better. As for these others, thanks for the info. I'm not sure which would be better in my situation. Any suggestions?

Dr Axe, can you please recommend which brand of essential oils to use? in order to make this vapour rub.

Thanks for the video. Is there a specific essential oil for itchy eyes?

I JUST ORDERED THIS BOOK AMAZON

Thank you Dr for all information peace from a nice girl

yes, all season, how can I get those oils? How can DIY?

I am sure that you are right

I RECOMMEND BONE BROTH. SO POTENT! I PUT ONE BULB OF GARLIC , ONIONS, GINSENG BLACK CARDAMOM, SOME CHINESE DRY HERBS. AND DRINKING MATCHA TEA, AND ALSO SALAD.. HOPE THIS HELPS.

Thank you yep allergies trying peppermint oil lemon and lavender i want to try Basil

Love your new book!!!

Thank you Dr. Ax, you described my symptoms completely! I developed allergies about 2 years ago. I never had them before. Now I have post nasal drip, cough, and fluid on ears, year round!!! I was diagnosed as being allergic to every kind of grass, tree, and weeds around me. Also allergic to mold. I have tried a combo of lemon, lavender, and peppermint. I have not tried basil. I am getting some today!!

Hi, I desperately want to buy your new book in paper form. I'm in the uk and I can only see digital copies. Amazon and The Book Dipository have the hardback but say it's release date is January 2018!!! Please help us outside the US to be able to get hold of a copy. Thanks for all your training videos Dr Axe.

Mega doses of vitamin C has anti-histamine affect. Take to bowel tolerance orally, up to 10mg/day. I prefer getting mega C doses with intravenous infusion. But the oils are my first go to for almost anything. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

I've found honey from local bees, also helps with seasonal allergies.

i drink manuka honey and organic lemon in water, then eat an entire lemom and 2 spoons of manuka, then drink 3 spoons of organic moroccan olive oil, and keep a scarf on all day covering my mouth and sleep with it, and eat lots of kiwi and organges, the next morning my sinus feels a lot less stuffy and my chest becomes more clear and it sorts out the sore throat.

I found NAET and it healed the majority of my food allergies. I also have found the sublingual drops have healed my daughters seasonal allergies. We use Aspire Allergy drops and they have been amazing for her. She is 9, started when she was 8.

Hi dr josh a question please. Does bone soup that you talk about in other video you have would contain phytic acid im vegetarian slash vegan and would do the bone soup for health reasons I know still animal product but would do only soup but scared of phytic acid. Thank you

Thank you for the great info. Is this blend save for children?

I find Stinging Nettle tea or supplements helpful. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your video. I have a question; which Eucalyptus are you speaking about, Radiata, Globulus, or other?

can you make video on lichen planus ?

I've been suffering with hay fever, congested sinus and asthma most of my life. Sometimes feel like my lungs are on fire. It prevents me from getting a good night sleep and because of that I'm always tired, short tempered and in a brain fog. When it gets really bad I almost wake up in a panic attack. I'm so fed up with this ongoing suffering to the point of making good on my life insurance. (just kidding). I'm gonna give these oils a try and hope something will help me before I lose my mind.

It seems like every season is allergy season lol.

Great book but unfortunately it has not been released here yet. 🇨🇦😟

Hey I am new to your channel, :) i’m really excited that I found your channel I’m gonna check out this book that you wrote, And potentially and potentially dangerous Health problems I am forced to rely on Western medicine to help stabilize me, but I still have always had an interest in holistic and eastern medicine I like eastern medicine but due to severe health problems it’s too dangerous to avoid Western medicine so I’d like to do a balance of both and I’m literally very excited that you’ve created an essentiallil book and it’s through Chinese medicine!! I look forward to learning more on your channel! oilbook using Chinese medicine!!!

Tea tree essential oil is antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiinflammatory ....it's totally awesome for skin.

Would these oils be good to make a personal inhaler. I suffer year round anymore.

I’ve been suffering from congestion which becomes very frustrating at night, I can usually breath with only one nostril, so it becomes very uncomfortable I feel mucus at the back of my throat, no fever, no cough, but itchy eyes. I’ve heard oregano oil capsules can help? But what do you recommend, I’m thinking my symptoms are allergies. Anything that you would recommend for these symptoms to ease? I tried cetirizine but I don’t want to depend on conventional medicine.

Hi Dr Axe . Thanks for sharing your knowledge I just shared ur vid now

Can you add peppermint oil to a saline nose spray for allergies?

make your product dr.Axe.We dont have time to make we will just buy

Wonder if you could do a video for seborrheic dermatits

What about goose grease? I used it for my kids and it take away the cough after 2 days rubbing it to their chest.

can we use a ultrasoninc nebulizer (water and 1-3 drops) for essential oils for congested nose / lungs ?

Sinus issues all year round nose is always clogged up I can’t have any type of dairy 🥛

Love basil i don't think i have allergies o think i got a horrid sinus infection, lemon oil i must have at all times also peppermint, i get allergies at work as the air is so dry i use lemon and peppermint, i shared on facebook

My allergy symptoms include hives and itching, anything I can do for that?

why do you not recommend taking melaleuca internally?

Local wildflower raw honey. Not in tea. Just straight. Bees eat pollen that we are allergic to, we eat the honey on a daily basis, and as a result we get a mini allergy shot every day. This has kept me well for years.

cajeput & niaouli are very amazing for allergies. not to many people know about them 😀

can i ask are all these able to be used by children i have to children 5 and 3 and one absolutely has allergies along with breathin difficulties and the other is continously fightin infections as her glands all round her neck have not gone down for three years they have diffrent medications but still no real diagnosis but i truly believe in the power of oils just unsure of does and mixtures for children thank you

I am at this moment trying to figure out something to help me. I got laid off and they took my insurance to can't afford to go the doctor. I live on the water and the Cottonwood is BAD here and i'm having a REAL HARD time breathing .Please PLEASE HELP!

Dr axe

Yes but does not say how to use the peppermint oil.

--when "disclaiming " = "do not put oil IN your ear " == should explain why = direct application in ear canal can cause a "chemical " burn = peeling that an last for days .. possible "drum" damage -- depending on oil the / strength ..

I will be getting your book for sure, Dr. Axe. Love your videos, they helped me a lot. I'm addicted to oils now. They just got me through a strep throat without a single pain med! Not even a tylenol. No antibiotics either. Amazing. Also used a honey. so soothing for the throat.

Black seed oil and quercetin for food allergies. For environmental allergies, stay indoor and avoid inhaling Diffuser.

My mom she has runny eyes her eyes are always tearing up 4 years what is a good natural thing for her to get rid of those allergies I've bothered her for centuries for years

i have a 12 year old autitic daughter and has allergies and whe she has the flue what can i use

i struggle like every day lol...

please also make video on Allergy diet plan. Thanks.

I am a chronic allergy sufferer. I get chronic sinusitis. I use a diffuser and use eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, peppermint oil but I am still very congested and do not want to take any type of medications.

I heard that onion water and raw honey works

dairy products are the cause of all allergies, but i will try basil oil. mint is good too.

hey, could you tell me what is good for your gallbladder

I’ve never found a cure n tried everything for over 25 years

Oh my goodness !!!! Dr. Axe you have just described my life. I am always looking for help with allergies & if I get a cold it takes me right down! Awful. I have tried essential oils, but don't really have a grip on how to use them. Eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender ...... am now trying orange oil, lemon, Cyprus? Oh yeah, & tea tree oil~ agian a novice at this & sometimes get very confused. Help????!!! Please. I am going to Amazon to buy your book, thanx so much! Also, subscribe to your channel! Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge ❤🙏👍

problem that I have is burning sore inside my head, eyes. throat, the whole body

I get sinis pressure help !!!! my anixety gets worse !

My friend is allergic to coconut oil. What is a good alternative?

Hay Fever, Pine trees and Cypress trees..

I am suffering from sinus lining inflammation from past 3 -4 years but no relief so far, as now i have asthma too. Nothing is helping. I have given up milk with coffee, and decreased my dairy to minimum,only if i really need it.

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My mother was suffering from allergy from the last 10-12 years. She took allopathic treatment but not got much relief, then one day my friend told me about Planet Ayurveda. We came here, Dr. Vikram Chauhan advised her to take allergy care pack. Now my mother has very much improvement

Oh; ok then

The grade of oil differs.

Chinese medicine.? Holy basil has originated from India and extensively used in Ayurveda medicine 3000 years onwards.

Do you mean "Hayfever", as in the UK I watched this as I am allergic to Milk and Soya... So I do not think that'll work for me.

Don't take just any old Essential Oil internally. Some can't be taken internally by mouth.

Buying essential oil dangerous getting it from Walmart? Answer please ASAP