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Angina pain is characteristic. The sore throat is intense and does not pass. To relieve it, certain essential oils can be tried.

Eucalyptus essential oil

“Essential oil (EO) of eucalyptus radiata is the most recommended in case of anginaspecifies the naturopath. It is a good antiviral, a nasal decongestantand its immunostimulatory properties work on the immune system“. She also has slightly antibacterial properties complementary.

By oral route : 2 drops on a neutral medium (breadcrumbs for example), 3 times a day, no more than 5 days.

In local app : diluted at 10% in a vegetable oil and massage the throat, 3 times a day. For children from 6 to 12 years old, dilute 2 drops in vegetable oil and massage the throat 3 times a day. This HE can be used from the age of 3 years, at the rate of 1 drop in 50% minimum of vegetable oil, 1 to 2 times per day.

In diffusion : 3 drops in the diffuser. Diffuse 10 to 15 minutes, 3 times a day. In children from 6 years old, the broadcast will be 5 min per hour in their presence, and 5 min per hour in the absence of the child from 3 years old. Ventilate the room before returning. Do not use before 3 years, in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

The Tea Tree

“Tea tree essential oil is interesting for both types of angina, white or red. She is anti-infectious, antiviral and antiseptic” explains our interlocutor.

By oral route: it is to be taken at the rate of “2 drops on a neutral support (loaf of bread, honey), no more than 3 times a day for an adult. From the age of 12: 1 drop 3 times a day on a neutral support. From the age of 6 years: 1 drop 2 times a day on a neutral support. It should in no case be used before the age of 3 years.

In diffusion or local application : “Dilute 2 drops in a vegetable oil (HV) and massage the throat, up behind the ears.

“It is advisable to do not use it more than 4-5 days in a row“ says the naturopath. Without improvement, it is necessary to consult a doctor. This essential oil is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women who can nevertheless opt for less strong hydrosols.

Oregano essential oil

The essential oil (EO) of oregano is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial broad-spectrum, known for angina. However, it is so strong that it is preferable to “take it in the form of ready-made capsules HE mixed with a vegetable oil. Thus it is particularly interesting to support the immune system”, underlines the expert. Its use is prohibited in children under 15, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Peppermint essential oil in diffusion

The essential oil (EO) of peppermint has multiple virtues in case of colds because “She is airway decongestant. Its anti-inflammatory properties are useful in case of angina to purify the air in living rooms. It is therefore in diffusion that it is most useful, mixed with other essential oils: lemon, Scots pine, ravintsara, niaouli, radiated eucalyptus” says Amélie Mounier. Make the choice of “3 EO, put 2 drops of each in an EO diffuser and diffuse for 15 minutes. Then ventilate 10 minutes before coming back into the room if you are a sensitive person.” Peppermint essential oil should not be used before the age of 7in pregnant women, people with epilepsy or asthma, or in the presence of animals.

Niaouli essential oil in case of white angina

Essential oil (EO) of niaouli is a powerful antiviral, and a mild antibacterial. She is “preferred in case of white angina of viral origin from the first tingling felt in the throat. 2 drops 3 times a day in a spoon of honey, and broadcast 15 min every hour, or 5 min every hour in the presence of a child from 6 years old. She is to be avoided for people with cancer, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and not before the age of 7 years orally and not before 6 years in local application and diffusion”says our expert.

Which essential oils in case of white angina?

White angina is of viral origin. “The essential oils (HE) are those of tea tree, oregano, peppermint, eucalyptus, with a preference for niaouli HE” recalls Amélie Mounier, naturopath.

Which essential oils in case of red angina?

Red angina is of bacterial origin. “The essential oils (EO) are the same as in the case of white angina of viral origin, that is to say those of tea tree, oregano, peppermint, niaouli and eucalyptus”.