OlbasOil Aromatherapy Inhalant and Aromatic Massage Oil (.32oz)

I first learned about Olbas at a spa many, many years ago. I recently was reminded of it when I was looking for a good winter oil for my essential oil diffuser. It is an excellent blend for winter time! I think it helps to clear your sinuses and any lung congestion, while being a lovely refreshing scent. I would recommend using it in an essential oil diffuser as it will also add a little bit of humidity to the room which is nice in winter. You can also put a few drops on a handkerchief or in an essential oil inhaler which you can carry with you and use when you are feeling stuffy or sniffly. One of my favorite oils!

I heard about this from an aunt who uses it for dabbing on mouth ulcers. Since I get ulcers inside my mouth every now and again too, I thought I'd get some to have on hand since I have never found anything effective in clearing mouth ulcers up - including using Zovirax, which I have on hand for cold sores on my lips. Just a few days ago I began to get an ulcer and I used the oil for the first time. I was astonished at the efficacy of the oil! It tastes horrible, horrible, horrible, and I'm not even sure whether you ought to put it inside the mouth, but since my aunt has been using with apparently no ill effect all her life, I thought I'd try it. It smells of menthol and has an immediate (very welcome) anaesthetic effect on the ulcer. It worked on the ulcer very quickly, even within minutes, and by the next day the ulcer had gone away completely. It left my lips extremely dry, and if I hadn't used lip gloss on them they may have split, so I think the oil has a very drying effect on skin (which may be why it's used as an inhalant). I really couldn't have been more amazed, or more thrilled to have found something that actually worked on mouth ulcers. It seemed almost magic - like one of those old wives' tales that turned out to be true.

I’ve been using Olbas Oil for over twenty years. It’s still my go-to for aches (mix with a little jojoba oil), cold relief, a general pick-me-up bath and more. Unlike the chest rubs with petroleum, I mix a drop of Olbas with jojoba oil and it helps break up chest congestion naturally. A little goes a very long way so don’t be dismayed by the size of the bottle. A drop or two is all you need and you’ll have the cleanest, freshest scent however you use it.

I was introduced to Olba's oil by one of my clients many years ago when I was a massage therapist. It works so well to clear a stuffy nose (which happens alot when your lying face down for a while on the massage table then turn on your back). It smells wonderful, soothes mild muscle aches when applied topically (cut it with oil, do NOT get in/near your eyes or an open wound, it will burn!). Works well in my diffusers too. It's been a long time favorite in my family now as well.

This used to be better, as others have mentioned. Stronger. However, it is still quite effective for relieving a stuffy nose sans decongestants. Which is great b/c I can use less of them. It's great b/c I not only get stuffy when I am sick, but sometimes at night in bed. Lucky me, I have both indoor and outdoor allergies. It helps with those too. I have also found it to be effective for fibromyalgia muscle pain, as it gives an icy (icy-hot?) feeling. You have to use quite a bit though. That's okay b/c it lasts a long time. It is also nice as a nice natural substitute for a menthol chest vapo rub. It really has a lot of uses. You can add it to your bath to soak in, put it in the shower or pot of hot water and breathe the steamy vapors. And I cannot tell you how happy I am that it does all this only using safe and natural herbs! I actually think they have healing properties, and at least you are not putting chemicals into your body. No chemicals = no side effects. I can use this with abandon, until I smell like a pine forest. Just don't rub your eyes afterward. I ended up with an icy cold eyeball sensation. No worries; it quickly subsided. Though I am not happy that they watered down the product, it is still an amazing product for all of these reasons. For anyone who suffers from stuffiness or above-mentioned ailments, (and who doesn't), this is a must have for your personal apothecary.

A friend told me about this as a treatment for itchy bug bites. I was doubtful, but willing to try try it on some very itchy mosquito bites. Somehow, it quiets the itching, And it smells nice. My grandchildren are willing to use it And they admit that it works. It is a little expensive, but a small bottle will last a very long time, years in my case.

I absolutely love this product. It works and it is very pleasant.

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