Olbas oil...

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tossingpenniesinthepool · 05/06/2023 19:19

So my DS, 4 is so congested it's unreal. Possibly sinus issues (GP appointment booked for the end of the week) but also terrible hayfever. Thanks for that gene, DH.

I've been liberally throwing olbas oil over his pjs and pillow for the past week or so, In the hope it would help. It does a little.

I've just done it ready for bedtime and as I've screwed the lid on I see it recommends 2-3 drops in a tissue..: I've had a glance up at the pillow and there's probably 45 drops.

That's fine; right?? My granny virtually bathed me and DB in it as kids and we're ok?

Tell me I'm not the only drastically overdosing their kid on decongestant?

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LoobyDop · 05/06/2023 19:28

You’d have to be pouring it down his throat for there to be a real risk. Having said that, do be careful putting it directly onto his pillow. I’ve been over enthusiastic with that in the past and got it in my eye, and OMFG. Essential oils and eyes DO NOT MIX WELL. And Olbas has some of the most sensitising oils in it.

Dacadactyl · 05/06/2023 19:24

Yes, I knew it said only a few drops, but it doesn't work on DSs colds if I only use that amount.

Bonjovispjs · 05/06/2023 19:22

I have loads too and on my pillow, not on a tissue inside it, love the stuff.

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tossingpenniesinthepool · 05/06/2023 19:22

Good, I assumed we all did the same.

Did you know it said 2-3 drops? Seems bizarre. 🥴

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Dacadactyl · 05/06/2023 19:21

DS is 11 and I put tons on his pillow and everywhere when he gets blocked up with a cold.

Eileen101 · 05/06/2023 19:21

I do the same and no ill effects here 🤷🏼‍♀️

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