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December 1, 2020 By Jill 61 Comments

DIY Essential Oil Rub To Avoid Holiday Sniffles

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Here is a simple DIY essential oil rub that you can use this holiday time of year! When candy and baking are too plentiful, this can give you that extra immune boost you need!

I still remember my daughter lying on the couch on Christmas day listening to the rest of the family enjoy the festivities in the other room. A very not-so-merry virus had hit her and she wasn’t enjoying the holiday much. And I was right by her side sharing in her misery because that’s what moms do.

Things could have been worse and I’m a firm believer that we can find something to be thankful for in every situation, BUT I like my children to be well as much as possible, and especially when they are looking forward to an event, such as a holiday!

My children do take vitamins, homemade probiotics, immune herbs, and eat healthy foods to support their system, but I also like to incorporate essential oils!

I’m going to share a simple DIY essential oil rub that you can use especially this holiday time of year when candy and baking are plentiful and your kids need that extra immune boost!

DIY Essential Oil Rub For the Holiday Sniffles

Let’s first talk about the power of these oils!

Clove Essential Oil

Use to relieve nausea, fight germs and bacteria. Buy here

Do not use this oil under age 2.

Lemon Essential Oil

When I think of lemon oil, my first thoughts go to its awesome smell and how great it works in homemade cleaners and room sprays, but this oil is also a good choice for illness! It’s a disinfectant, and it promotes lymphatic drainage, which helps you get over colds faster! Buy here

Cinnamon Essential Oil

Besides smelling like Christmas, cinnamon essential oil is also cleansing, relaxing, and helps support the respiratory system. Buy here

Do not use on children under age 10.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus is a great disinfectant, and also relieves colds and stuffy noses. Buy here

Do not use under age 10.

Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary relieves congestion and coughs, as well as having antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is said that judges in the middle ages burned rosemary to ward off any illnesses that people may bring to the place of judging. Using the essential oil has the same benefits! Buy here

Do not use on children under 10.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

This oil contains terpinen, the active ingredient responsible for the antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Tea tree oil is probably the first essential oil I was introduced to years ago. We still use it to protect ourselves from viruses, bacteria, and mold by inhaling it! Buy here

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Immune Essential Oil Blend

Ingredients

20 drops clove essential oil
15 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops cinnamon essential oil
8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops rosemary essential oil
5 drops tea tree essential oil
6 oz. carrier oil (such as coconut, olive, jojoba, sweet almond, etc.)

Directions

  1. Blend ingredients in a dark glass container.
  2. Rub on soles of feet, chest, etc. to prevent and help heal illnesses.

Which essential oils do you use to help the immune system?

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  1. Shelia says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    My husband is working 2 jobs, hoping he can quit 1 soon. This would be a great boost for us 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ingrid says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Love this blend!! (We add some Oregano to our roller ball too!)

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 1:04 am

      Oregano is an excellent oil to add too! I may just do that as well! 😉

      Reply
  3. Wendy says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Thank you for all the great recipes!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 1:03 am

      You’re welcome, Wendy!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    love the information on essential oils… and thanks for the drawing

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    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 1:00 am

      You’re welcome, Melissa!

      Reply
  5. Tonia Cone says

    November 14, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    Such a generous idea! It would be such a blessing to help make my three boys’ Christmas more magical in a time where a dollar doesn’t stretch as far as I would like it too! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 1:00 am

      You’re welcome! Thanks for entering!

      Reply
  6. Randi says

    November 14, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Thank you for this generous chance! I love your blog!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:59 am

      Thanks so much, Randi!

      Reply
  7. Theresa Hoff says

    November 14, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    $500 to be won at this time of year would bless anyone! We are a family of 9, homeschool, farm, and both my husband and I work part time out of the home. This would certainly bless us immensely to help us along. Our kids do not expect the world given to them and work hard as well. Ages 19, 16, 14, 12, 12, 6, 6. The older ones work to get the things they would like and and on occasion, some things they need. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:58 am

      What a wonderful life, Theresa! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Patricia says

    November 14, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    I have been using eucalyptus oil for 30 years and love it

    Reply
  9. Janelle says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    This giveaway would be a blessing for our family by being the difference between being able to travel over my husband’s Christmas break and staying home. We love our home, but every year my husband gets several days off around Christmas and because of how our babies have been timed, this is the first year that we’ve had the option of using those days for a family vacation…but it’s so expensive to go anywhere that time of year. The giveaway would give our budget a significant boost!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:56 am

      I hope the trip works out for you, Janelle!

      Reply
  10. Jaimie Ramsey says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Hi Jill!

    Do you have any recipes for immune-supporting and illness-fighting essential oil rubs/combos that ARE safe for little ones? I have a two-year-old and a six-month-old and I want to help keep them healthy, but it seems that so many of the oils that are best for fighting off illnesses aren’t safe to use with little ones!

    Also, that $500 would be a huge blessing for my family– we’d probably be able to pay off a few bills and provide our kids with an amazing Christmas. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the giveaways!

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    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:55 am

      It is hard with the littlest ones!! Lemon and tea tree are safe diluted for 6 months plus! Best wishes!

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    It would enable me to buy supplies to begin producing some of the herbal balms, tinctures and recipes that my friends and family would like to purchase. It would give me the financial jump start I need to get going.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 15, 2017 at 12:45 am

      I wish you the best on this journey!! How exciting to make these medicines for others! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Tracy Moore says

    November 15, 2017 at 1:56 am

    Thanks for helping us to live a healthy lifestyle!

    Reply
  13. Gayle says

    November 15, 2017 at 5:27 am

    Thanks for the great essential oil recipes! Your giveaway is amazing, too!!! It would mean a Christmas to win!

    Reply
  14. Katie Bodin says

    November 15, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing the blend recipe. I need to make one up for the season!

    Reply
  15. Lisa says

    November 15, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    Love the oils and the giveaway <3

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  16. Desba C Silvers says

    November 16, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    What a generous idea! Could sure use it, for either bills, gifts for grandchildren, or repairs, it would be a welcome gift!

    Reply
  17. Desiree Engle says

    November 20, 2017 at 2:33 am

    Full time school has been very expensive – the money would definitely help with expenses.

    Reply
  18. Kathy says

    November 20, 2017 at 3:12 am

    This would be a blessing for our family because my husband just had hip surgery, and neither of us is working right now to deal with his recovery.

    Reply
  19. Melinda lewis says

    November 20, 2017 at 6:47 am

    Thank you for the recipes,they are so health

    Reply
  20. Cara says

    November 20, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    I love your recipes!

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    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 12:00 am

      Thanks, Cara!

      Reply
  21. stella says

    November 20, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    very nice and good helping website

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  22. Amy N. says

    November 20, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    This year has been tight financially. This giveaway would bless us by giving us a little extra cash to help pay down our bills and be able to give more to others, too…

    Reply
  23. Leah Swelfer says

    November 21, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    This would be a great Blessing for a family of six !

    Reply
  24. tascha piatt says

    November 21, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    We would love to be able to fix some things on our house so we can sell it!!

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    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      I didn’t know you were moving, Tascha! Wishing you all the best and praying it sells!

      Reply
  25. Lorie says

    November 21, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Thank you for your very generous offer. Winning this giveaway would help our family to purchase a few items that would help with our ongoing shift to a more healthful lifestyle.

    Reply
  26. Kari says

    November 21, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Hi, I’m sure there is someone out there who could use the money more than me. However if we were chosen we would use it for Christmas. My 4 kids this year sold cinnamon scented pin cones to earn the money to buy each other Christmas presents. Thank you Jill for the recipe for an essential oil roll on. I’m just getting started with essential oils and so far love them!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Awesome! I love the oils too!

      Reply
  27. Amy says

    November 21, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Thank you for this, and especially the care to say what ages the oils are safe for. I have 4 kids under 7 and am very careful to only use kid safe oils. Do you recommend just leaving out cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary, for a kid safe blend, or are there effective alternatives?

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    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      I would just leave them out, though you may find some safe ones to add in through research!

      Reply
  28. Shirl trowbridge says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    I love all your recipes for oils! We have struggled with many things since my husband was in a car accident 7 years ago and money is one of them. This would help with bills or possibly down payment on car I need since mine is falling apart.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      So sorry to hear this! Many blessings to you!

      Reply
  29. Heather Amos says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Since we can’t afford Christmas this year, this would truly bless us. We could afford to get some gifts and a few things we need around the house.

    Reply
  30. Dawn E Brown says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    This would help us to live a healthier lifestyle. Thanks much for all of the info you share. It is a real blessing/Dawn E. Brown

    Reply
  31. Rebecca W says

    November 21, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    I would put this money towards Christmas for my sister’s family. They serve the Lord faithfully through missions in Africa. I have not been able to spend a Christmas holiday with her family in many years. I would love to make it a special time for their family and make many happy memories together.

    Reply
  32. Cheyenne says

    November 21, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    Love your blog! This is a great blend! What would you recommend in place of cinnamon if I don’t have any on hand?

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    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      You could omit it, Cheyenne! Or add more drops of the other oils!

      Reply
  33. Debra E says

    November 21, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful recipes.
    Winning this would allow me to have my almost 20-year-old car repaired and allow me and my family some hope this holiday season. Thank you for the chance to win this generous prize.

    Reply
  34. Hailey says

    November 21, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    $500 would be a huge blessing to our family! We are working towards living off grid…and all the changes that entails are not always cheap. Thank you for this chance!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      God bless and be with your sister!

      Reply
  35. Hilary says

    November 21, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    Thank you! I needed this blend right now.

    Reply
  36. Sarah says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:31 am

    My husband had major back surgery last year and was out much longer than we’d anticipated. We’re still digging out of the debt hole. This giveaway would help us so much! I’d love to give my family a great Christmas as well as pay a few bills.

    Thank you for the blend. I’ve been on the hunt for a new cold blend and this sounds like it’ll be heavenly to smell!

    Reply
  37. Eunie says

    November 22, 2017 at 4:30 am

    We are two seniors, married for 53 years and rejoicing in the LORD’S goodness!
    Blessings to you and joy in the LORD

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    • Jill says

      November 22, 2017 at 4:03 pm

      That’s so sweet – thank you for sharing! I’m so glad to meet you! May God bless you and your precious marriage.

      Reply
  38. Eunie says

    November 22, 2017 at 4:32 am

    Appreciate your site so much – thank you!

    Reply
  39. Lady E says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Winning this $500 would be such a blessing to help pay our bills, and also help us with the higher costs of living a healthy lifestyle. We just recently moved, and having $500 would help offset the expenses that come with that. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  40. Chantel says

    November 22, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    wow i will have to try this blend!

    Reply
  41. Tara says

    November 28, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for the all of the good information here Jill. I’ve only dabbled in essential oils and use them mainly for congestion and anxiety. It’s good to have a reference that provides more comprehensive information. Thanks again for sharing!

    Reply
  42. Sascha says

    December 4, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    Great article! I like your recipe. Can you tell me which carrier oil do you prefer to use in this blend? Does it make any difference if I use coconut oil or jojoba oil?

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    • Jill says

      December 28, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      I normally use olive oil because of convenience, but like to switch it up sometimes too. Any will work!

      Reply
  43. Monica says

    December 8, 2020 at 8:28 pm

    Thank you for another great article Jill! Can’t wait to try this blend. Here’s a book that I am reading that has helped me with colds, immune system, and many other remedies. Hopefully it can help some people. The Lost Book Of Remedies

    Reply

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