When you go to far away places, there is always a vague fear of falling victim to tropical diseases. While some are supposedly prevented by vaccinations (which is far from always the case), others are not.

When traveling, the ideal is to prevent by balancing the intestinal flora (one of the main organs and immune barriers) with good pre- and probioticsThere is no shortage of ways to prevent the disease from spreading, and by strengthening the immune system with dietary supplements such as sterol and sterolin-based immunomodulators or with echinacea, shiitake or maitake. When you are already affected by a simple gastroenteritis, it is recommended to double the doses of pre- and probiotics. Antibacterial food supplements such as propolis or grapefruit seed extract can be added. In case of infectious diarrhea, you can also help yourself with a mixture of essential oils. This last one could be composed: of Ajowan or Carum copticum (Indian aromatic plant), of Cinnamon of China, of exotic Basil and Peppermint. The whole diluted in a vegetable oil of hazelnut for example. It is advised to swallow 2 drops. This can be done on a sugar cube, diluted in olive oil or in honey. This is done 4 times a day. You can also massage the lower abdomen and the lower back. How? With a small ten drops of the mixture at the same rate of 4 times a day.

With regard to other so-called tropical diseases, the advice about strengthening the intestinal flora and the immune system remains valid. One can also use mixtures based on essential oils. These can be used as a preventative measure, but will be most useful when the condition is declared.

The mixtures recommended in case of tropical infection

• Yellow Fever : Peppermint and Thyme CT saturoid essential oil + Lemon zest essence. In his book: L'aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles, the pharmacist Dominique Baudoux recommends applying:
  - 8 drops on the chest and upper back. This morning and evening, for 5 days before,
  - 8 drops also during and 15 days after the stay in a country at risk.
  It also recommends absorbing 3 drops on a lump of sugar or diluted in olive oil or honey, and this, morning and evening before the meal.
• Tropical Fever : Ajowan, Rosewood, Eucalyptus CT cryptone and Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil. The use is done at a rate of 6 applications per day. 4 drops of the mixture on each exposed limb for the duration of the trip. You can also take 2 drops of this mixture 3 times a day on a sugar cube or diluted in honey or vegetable oil.
• Filariasis is less well known. It is a parasitic disease of the helminthiases family. It is caused by parasitic worms of the nematode type called filaria. In this case, Dominique Baudoux recommends the use of:
  - Chinese cinnamon, clove essential oil
  - Tea tree
  All diluted in hazelnut vegetable oil. Apply this oil to the abdomen and lower back 4 times a day. It is recommended to do this for 15 days at a dose of 6 drops.
• Generally speaking, intestinal parasitosis ands helminthiasis can be "treated" with the essential oil blend of Ajowan, Chinese Cinnamon, Eucalyptus CT cryptone, Chamomile Noble and Lemon Verbena. It is recommended to swallow 2 drops of this preparation 3 times a day. As for the previous mixtures, we dilute the 2 drops in a teaspoon of olive oil, in a little honey, or we swallow them with a crumb of bread or a sugar cube.

Sources : L'aromathérapie - Se soigner par les suites essentielles - Dominique Baudoux - Éditions Amyris - Douce Alternative

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