Olbas Oil is a carefully balanced blend of six natural plant essential oils - Eucalyptus Oil, Mint Oil, Cajuput Oil, Juniper Berry Oil, Clove Oil, and Wintergreen Oil - that have been used together for over 100 years for natural inhalation therapy. The oils release a concentrated combination of menthol, camphor, eucalyptol, and other volatile compounds when inhaled, producing immediate decongestant and airway-opening effects through the nasal and upper respiratory passages. Olbas Oil can be used in multiple ways - direct inhalation, steam inhalation, on a handkerchief, in the bath, or diluted for topical application.
Specs
- Type: Essential oil inhalant blend
- Volume: 28ml
- Key oils: Eucalyptus Oil, Mint Oil, Cajuput Oil, Juniper Berry Oil, Clove Oil, Wintergreen Oil
- Methods: Inhalation, steam, handkerchief, bath, topical (diluted)
- Natural: 100% essential oils - no artificial additives
Benefits
- Eucalyptus Oil and Mint Oil provide the primary decongestant action through their high eucalyptol and menthol content, which stimulate cold receptors in the nasal mucosa and create the sensation of improved airflow through blocked nasal passages
- Cajuput Oil contributes camphor and cineol vapors that have antimicrobial properties and add to the warming, stimulating quality of the inhalation
- The combination of oils creates a synergistic vapor blend that is more complex and complete than single-oil inhalants like pure eucalyptus or pure menthol - providing a broader range of active volatile compounds with complementary decongestant and airway-stimulating effects
- The versatility of use - from direct sniffing to steam bowls to pillow drops - means Olbas Oil can be applied in the most appropriate way for the situation, making it one of the most practically adaptable natural decongestant products available
- The 28ml bottle provides a generous season supply - a few drops are used per application, making 28ml last through multiple cold and flu episodes
How to Use
- Direct inhalation: open the bottle and inhale the vapors directly from the bottle held just below the nostril
- Handkerchief method: apply 2 to 3 drops to a handkerchief and inhale as needed throughout the day
- Steam inhalation: add 3 to 5 drops to a bowl of hot (not boiling) water, lean over with a towel over the head, and breathe the medicated steam for 5 to 10 minutes (adults only)
- Pillow drops: apply 1 to 2 drops to the pillow before sleep for overnight decongestant vapor while sleeping
- Topical use (adults only): dilute 5 drops in 2 teaspoons of carrier oil before applying to chest or back - never apply undiluted essential oil directly to skin
- Bath: add 5 drops to warm bath water and inhale the steam while bathing
- Keep out of reach of children - do not use undiluted on children's skin and avoid direct inhalation for children under 3 years
