WHAT IS OLBAS OIL

Olbas oil is an oil made of a mixture of some important pure plants oil, which helps for the relief of bronchial and nasal congestion and in some cases relief muscular pains.  The form of administration of this product is by inhaling. It is for children over 10years.

INGREDIENTS 

In different proportions, we have as  major three  ingredients  in this oil :

i}  peppermint oil

ii} eucalyptus oil  and

iii} cajuput oil.

added to the three main oil, we have two others added in a  minor amount these are juniper berry oil and wintergreen oil.  To have it from these ingredients, we mix in the proportion of for ten grams of olbas we have peppermint oil five grams, eucalyptus oil two grams, cajuput oil two grams,  juniper berry oil  0.3grams and wintergreen oil 0.2grams. all these mixtures will give approximately ten grams of it.

USES OF OLBAS OIL.

We use this oil to treat or to get relief from nasal and bronchial congestion. that is opening the nasal and bronchial passage for a comfort breathing and it serves to relieve muscular pains. Furthermore, this oil is a good remedy for any discomfort from the cold.

HOW TO USE OLBAS OIL

The mode of application of olbas oil is very easy. On a clean piece of cloth or handkerchief, add two to five drops of olbas oil to it, bring it close to your nose, and inhale. the strong decongestant vapor of the olbas oil will clear your nose and bronchus thus giving you relief and a comfortable breathing condition.  Another way of using this oil  is to put a few drops in a  bowl of hot water, live it for a while, and then cover your head together with the bowl with a thick cloth. The vapor from the bowl will go through your nose and mouth thus opening it and making you feel more comfortable from caught and cold.

ADULT AND CHILDREN OVER TWO YEARS

This oil has different ways of usage depending on the age.  For adults and children over two years, sprinkle on a clean handkerchief or put a few drops in hot water and inhale or cover.

CHILDREN BETWEEN THREE MONTHS AND  TWO YEARS

For this range of children, add a few drops on a clean handkerchief and place it on their nose for a few seconds{  three to five seconds}. and that’s all.

FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OVER  FIFTY YEARS

It is very important for people of this age to have it in their first aid box because they are most to suffer from rheumatism and muscular pains. it gives them a fast recovery each time they rub on the area two to three times daily.

CAN YOU RUBB OLBAS OIL ON YOUR CHEST?

In some communities or countries, It is used to treat high fever {This is an allergy due to the inhalation of dust and other impure substances in the air which may cause a rise in body temperature or body discomfort} and muscular pains.   You can use it to Robb our chest and body areas where we feel pains also inhale some drops of the this oil.  In most cases, we will feel relief after a few days. If the symptoms persist, contact your doctor. For rheumatic pains,  rub it on the area and you will get fast relief from it.

HOW DOES OLBAS OIL BREAK S MUCOUS

Heat water until a boiling point then add a few drops of olbas oil into it, then inhale. These will reduce the swelling of the mucous membrane in the respiratory tract thus giving a comfortable breathing condition to the patient. Among many other treatments, this oil is one of the best products for these.

CAN PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN  TAKE OLBAS OIL?

Pregnancy is a very delicate period for a woman because she caries a fetus, which means anything she takes either in her body or on her body affects the fetus in one way or the other. This goes the same for a breastfeeding mother or a nursing mother, anything she takes in her body or on her body may reach the breast milk and can get into the baby through feeding. So before taking olbas oil during pregnancy or when breastfeeding a baby, you should contact your doctor. This goes the same for olbas oil and any other pharmaceutical product.

CAN  COVID 19 PATIENTS TAKE IT?

Though some infections treated by olbas oil have the same symptoms as covid 19  virus infections  { that is they affect both the lungs, bronchioles and there is flu and cough body pains, etc},  it very important to contact your doctor before taking any product. to be safer, a covid test could be done.

CAUTION

Olbas oil as many other medicines is dangerous if we use it the wrong way. This product is for children under the age of three months. these can cause a lot of damages for babies younger than three months. When using this product for a  purpose, if the symptoms persist after a week of usage then contact your doctor. Always remember to keep them out of reach of children, these are to avoid them from drinking or using them. Keep it in dry places not too hot and not too cold.

WHERE CAN  YOU OLBAS OIL

Olbas oil is very easy to buy. Because you do not need a prescription before buying this product or medicine. it is found in pharmacies, stores and you can get it on online pharmacies.  Big distributors like amazon and other stores have it.

EFFECTS OF OLBAS OIL

Though olbas oil has a very rare side effect, like with any medicine or drug it has its side effects. This is when you take the product wrongly or when you take an overdose of it. some of the effects could  be :

i} stinging sensations,

ii} hypersensitivity  reactions { like body rashes}. if you witness any of these, stop taking it and contact your doctor. But these situations are very rare.