Nosebleeds can happen anytime, and for several reasons, most commonly dry air or a powerful sneeze. When a nosebleed happens, you want to stop it quickly. Essential oils, in conjunction with other methods, can put a stop to nosebleeds.
Alone or combined, some suggested essential oils for nosebleed are:
• Cypress
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Helichrysum
• Lavender
Safety First
See your healthcare provider if you get frequent nosebleeds or if bleeding is prolonged.
Nosebleeds can be a nuisance, so stay calm and try these aromatherapy techniques.
• Simple application. Dilute essential oils in coconut oil, soak a cotton ball or a bit of gauze in the mixture, and apply it directly to the bleed. Don’t stuff your nose with the cotton—just apply the blend and discard the cotton.
• Cold compress. Both ice and styptic essential oils, such as cypress in a cold compress, can constrict blood vessels, helping to stop a nosebleed.
• In the air. Add 2 drops of lemon oil and 1 drop of lavender oil to a tissue, and take several slow, deep breaths of the aroma. Try leaning forward while pinching your nose closed.
Natural Partners for Aromatherapy
For maximum results, combine your essential oils with these other natural remedies:
• Lean and pinch. To stem the flow, sit down, lean forward, and pinch your nostrils closed for five to 10 minutes.
• Treat with saline. If you’re prone to nosebleeds, try moisturizing your nasal passages with saline sprays.
• Cool down. Apply an ice pack to your nose to constrict the blood vessels.
Nosebleeds come on fast, and these aromatherapy recipes may provide quick treatment.
This recipe may be all you need to end a nosebleed. If your nosebleed doesn’t stop soon after application, lean forward and pinch your nostrils closed for at least five minutes.
1 teaspoon coconut oil
3 drops cypress oil
2 drops geranium oil
Combine the oils in a small glass bowl. Soak a cotton ball or piece of gauze in the mixture. Apply the cotton ball directly to the bleed and take a few slow, deep breaths.
This combination of essential oils and ice will help stop or slow bleeding while keeping you calm.
2 drops lavender oil
2 drops helichrysum oil
2 drops frankincense oil
1 tablespoon carrier oil
1 cup ice water
1 clean washcloth
Combine the oils in a large bowl, then stir in the water. Soak the washcloth in the water, wring it out, and apply it to your nose. Hold it there until the nosebleed stops or the washcloth comes to room temperature. Repeat the process with a fresh cloth, as needed.