Among the many essential oils uses, treating allergies is one of the most asked about, and it’s not hard to see why. Allergies are miserable, and millions of people suffer from them. Headaches, sore throats, coughing, watery eyes, stuffy noses, and sneezing are all common allergy symptoms, and using therapeutic-grade essential oils can help fix the problem.

Here are some of the best essential oils uses for allergies.

Lavender

Lavender is especially good at treating hay fever. Pure lavender oil is a natural antihistamine, and can relieve allergy symptoms in minutes. You can use it by applying one drop to your cheeks or forehead, as needed, or by putting 1 to 2 drops in your hand, rubbing your palms together, cupping them over your nose, and inhaling 4 to 6 times as needed.

You can even ingest food grade lavender oil.  Use it to treat allergies by taking an empty “00″ size capsule and filling it with 5 drops of lavender oil and enough olive oil to fill the rest of the capsule. Swallow this whole with soy or rice milk 2 times a day until symptoms are relieved.

Eucalyptus

Many people find that eucalyptus essential oil also relieves their allergies. There are a few types of eucalyptus. The best and safest one for allergies is Eucalyptus radiata. It’s great for respiratory, sinus and viral infections. You can apply one drop of it to your forehead or cheeks, just like with lavender oil, or put one drop in your hand, cover your nose, and inhale.  Don’t ingest eucalyptus oil, however, as it isn’t meant for consumption.

The essential oils uses for allergies are virtually endless, but these are the top two oils for treating your problems.  Use them regularly, whenever you notice a problem, and you’ll soon find the relief you seek!