While some metrics indicate a decline, COVID-19 activity in the United States remains elevated, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On “Health 1+1”, Erica Kuo, a U.S.-certified clinical aromatherapist and herbal aromatherapy educator, shared valuable insights on using essential oils to help prevent COVID-19 and alleviate its symptoms.
Essential oils are highly concentrated, aromatic volatile compounds derived from plants, containing a complex array of chemical constituents. Characterized by their small molecular size, high lipophilicity, rapid onset of action, and virucidal properties at low toxic concentrations, they remain nontoxic at therapeutic levels. These qualities suggest that essential oils may serve as preventive agents in the early stages of viral pneumonia and are suitable for use in combination with other therapies.
