Fir oil contains a large amount of volatile. Therefore, it is often used in the fight against viral diseases, and as a prophylaxis, fumigating the room in which the patients are. Inhalations based on this substance are widely used for cough, bronchitis and other problems with the respiratory tract.
Healing properties
Due to its healing properties, fir oil is accepted by classical medicine as an effective remedy for many diseases.
It is used:
- in aromatherapy;
- with inhalation;
- as an internal remedy;
- in cosmetology.
If used as an internal product, this product supports immunity, fights inflammation and acts as an anesthetic. This substance is used in cosmetology, it treats frostbite and hypothermia.
- In addition, fir oil as an additive is used in medicines for:
- respiratory diseases;
- neuralgia;
- arthrosis;
- osteochondrosis;
- neuritis
- rheumatism;
- gout
- problems with pressure and cardiology.
What is needed for the procedure
Inhalations with fir oil can easily be done at home, this will require:
- Pan with wide edges.
- Fir essential oil.
- Heated water.
- Terry towel.
Did you know? Fir in many countries is used as a New Year tree, since its branches, even when dried, do not drop needles for a long time.
If you use improvised means, the patient’s head is covered with tissue, and he breathes in pairs. But not always this simple way is ideal. For people who have problems with pressure, such procedures are contraindicated, as the face is exposed to hot vapors and blood rushes to it, increasing the likelihood of a hypertensive crisis.
In such situations, the purchase of an ordinary plastic inhaler or nebulizer will help out, the use of these devices will reduce the thermal effect on the body and make the procedure more accessible.
How to do inhalation
For proper inhalation, you must follow several general rules and conditions:
- The temperature of the patient taking inhalation should not exceed 37 degrees.
- The procedure is carried out 2–2.5 hours after a meal.
- Inhaling healing vapors should be inhaled with a cold in the throat, during all other diseases it is necessary to breathe through the nose.
Inhalation is allowed to children after 5 years, as they must understand and be able to breathe correctly in fir vapors. The dosage of drops of oil dissolved in water for children's inhalation should be halved. Also, before conducting a similar procedure with a child, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician.
Fir oil based inhalations are carried out:
- with bronchitis;
- dry cough;
- sinusitis;
- pneumonia;
- colds and prevention from it;
- smoker's cough.
With severe dry cough
With a dry cough, fir-based inhalation is carried out 2 times a day. For 1 liter of heated water, 6 drops of the substance are diluted. The procedure is 8-10 minutes. Facilitates breathing and removes sputum.
Important! It is not recommended to carry out the inhalation procedure without the instructions of the attending physician, since it is he who must decide how many times a day and how long it takes to treat.
With bronchitis
During bronchitis, fir oil vapors cause bronchospasm, helping to relieve sputum. If during the process the patient has a cough, let him cough and continue breathing. The composition of inhalation in 1.5-2 liters of water should be diluted with 7-8 drops of oil, breathe in the morning and evening.
With sinusitis
With sinusitis, the following recipe is used:
- garlic: 1 head;
- gum turpentine: 1 teaspoon;
- fir oil: 1 teaspoon;
- potatoes: 2 pcs.;
- honey: 1 tablespoon.
Did you know? Fir is one of the favorite plants of pharmacists. The bark, branches, needles and cones of this plant are used to make balsams, essential oils, diterpene alcohol, and even turpentine.
Garlic is ground on a grater, mixed with other ingredients, 1 liter of boiling water is poured and infused for about 1 hour. Then, freshly boiled mashed potatoes and a spoon of honey are added to the mixture.The resulting substance should be breathed 1 time per day, preferably in the evening, before bedtime. It cleans the maxillary sinuses, facilitates breathing and has an antibacterial effect. The procedure is carried out until complete recovery.
With pneumonia
They treat pneumonia not only with hot steam, but also with a cold inhalation procedure. Hot inhalation of steam - 6 drops of fir oil per 0.5 l of water, breathe for 15–20 minutes, 2 times a day.
Cold inhalation - apply 5-6 drops of fir substance to a paper towel, inhale deeply for 10-15 minutes. Perform the procedure 3 times a day.
Smoker's cough
People who have recently quit smoking have a serious problem - persistent coughing. Inhaling steam based on fir oil will help relieve suffering. 3 drops per 1.5 liters of water 2 times, morning and evening. You need to breathe through the mouth and nose, alternately.
Important! A similar tool can be used by those smokers who are still trying to get rid of this bad habit, it will facilitate breathing and remove bad breath.
For colds and chronic colds
During colds, many patients have to endure a rather severe runny nose. The inhalation of fir steam will help from it, the solution is done - 1 drop of the substance per 1 liter of boiled water. You need to breathe 8-10 minutes. from 6 to 7 days.
With a runny nose in children
Children can also be inhaled with a cold and a cold, but first you need to consult a pediatrician and reduce the dose of oil to 1 drop.
During pregnancy
Use this substance during pregnancy should be very careful. Women need to remember the fact that the first 13 weeks of treatment with fir oil is completely prohibited, and after 27 weeks it is allowed only after consulting a doctor.
For prophylaxis
Prevention of colds and viral diseases will be inhalation vapors based on fir oil and honey. In hot water, add 3-4 drops of the substance and 1 tablespoon of honey, inhale for 5-6 minutes. The procedure is performed once a day before bedtime.
Inhalation through a nebulizer
In the past few years, inhalation using a nebulizer has become very popular. But this mechanism must be used by performing a number of specific steps:
- Wash your hands well.
- Assemble the device using the instructions or video instructions on the Internet.
- Pour up to 5 ml of the medicine into a glass using a sterile syringe (saline and fir oil in a ratio of 1: 5).
- Wear a mask and inhale the medicine for 8-10 minutes.
- Disassemble the nebulizer and rinse under hot water.
When carrying out the inhalation itself using a nebulizer, it is also worth knowing a number of rules:
- The procedure can be carried out 1.5-2 hours after a meal.
- Clothing on the patient should not tighten the neck.
- For 2 hours before and after the procedure, you can not smoke.
- You need to breathe evenly, inhale through the mouth, exhale through the nose.
- Do not take expectorant medicines before the procedure.
- Eating can be done in 30 minutes. after inhalation.
- Drink and talk for 20 minutes. after the procedure it is impossible.
Contraindications
Do not forget that this substance has a high biological activity. Therefore, not every human body has a positive effect.
- It is forbidden to use this product when:
- kidney disease;
- epilepsy;
- tendency to cramp.
People with an increased allergic reaction should use fir oil very carefully. To determine the degree of susceptibility to allergies, a drop of the substance can be applied to the inside of the forearm, if the skin turns red after a while, you cannot take a fir product.
Fir-based inhalations are widely used for problems with the lungs, colds and viruses. But do not forget about the consultations with the doctor and the possible allergies that this product can cause.