Croup - good blend for young child

[kitkat00]

Hi all,

my friends little boy is suffering with croup can anyone recommend a suitable blend to try and ease the misery it is causing?

Thanks

 

[arou42]

Hi. The best essential oil is eucalyptus. For children Eucalyptus Citriadora is better than radiata as it is more gentle. Put a few drops in a burner in the child's room (being safe of course). Massage over the chest and back with the oil will also help. Blend 2 drops in a teaspoonful of carrier oil. Frankincense is an oil that 'opens' the chest and helps with breathing difficulties, use as above.

 

[zwaterbushle]

Hi Swilks

I don't mean to contradict Candie, but in my opinion the best Eucalyptus for children is Radiata as it is very gentle and can be used on very young children. Euc Citriodora is lemon scented and therefore can be an irritant it has a high proportion of a citronellal and very little 1,8 cineole which acts amongst other things as a mucolytic, whereas Euc Radiata is high in 1,8 cineole and will therefore help break down the mucous. Other oils to consider are Balsam Fir (will really open the airways), Sweet Marjoram, Frankincense and Lavender.

My son when little used to suffer from this disorder and I used a blend of several of the above both in a burner and in massage (of the back, neck and chest) and bought a humidifier for the room when he had an attack.

I hope your little boy feels better soon

love and light
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[dfuerstcat]

Oh Dear! Am rather red-faced here. I got confused! Sorry to give the wrong advice. I'll slink off into the sunset now shall I?[&:]

 

[Ajith]

Hi Candie

Sorry didn't mean to make you feel like that, I hope you aren't offended in any way?

I always feel your advise is good and I for one enjoy reading your discussions, so don't go off into the sunset you will be missed!!!

Take care

Love and light
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[suhail_08]

As if you would ever upset me after all the help and advice you have given me. It would never happen
xxx