Natural brand Becca & Mars has launched Refresh, an aromatherapy line to help with congestion brought on by colds, flu and seasonal allergies. Usually I have terrible allergies for at least 7 months of the year. Since we’ve moved, I haven’t had any. See, there are some perks to living without trees. Or maybe there are perks to not living in an old house. I did get a respiratory thing a few weeks ago that left me slightly congested (actually, I’m starting to suspect it was allergies). I was more than happy to have Refresh around.
Refresh includes:
Eucalyptus – antibacterial, antiviral, decongestant
Lavender – antihistamine, antiseptic, antimicrobial
Peppermint – Opens nasal passages.
This oil can be used in the bath or in an oil diffuser/oil burner. In a hot bath, it’s a very pleasant experience if you are feeling under the weather. This is a very concentrated aromatherapy oil so you’ll need about 10 drops to really experience the fragrance. I do about 20 because of the size of my tub and I really want to experience the fragrance. It does open up the nasal passages and of course the warmth of the bath is relaxing.
In an oil burner, I do about 5-10 drops and it will scent your space. Even when I’m not sick, I like the smell of Refresh as a home fragrance. It’s very “purifying”.
This 1/2 oz bottle retails for $18.50 at Becca & Mars. Other products such as an all-natural salve are available too.
While I’m on the topic, how do you holistically approach allergies? I tried an allergy tea available at Sugarpill in Seattle for the first time a few weeks ago. I really felt like it helped as well.
Have you gone to TenzIng Momo? I’ve gotten some nice herbal cold allergy teas from them. Freshly made. It’s fun just to look anyway. A compounding pharmacy may be another option. Refresh sounds lovely. Like mint and eucalyptus.
Yes, I love Tenzing Momo. We get groceries at Pike Place and it’s an adventure 🙂 I love the atmosphere of TM. And they are all so knowledgeable.
I admit that I went to Sugarpill for the snobby salts. The tea was good. The salts were amazing 😉
Thank you so much for your support. As far as your question, I’ve dropped some refresh into a humidifier at night and also clove on cotton balls in the window sills.