Now that school is back in session and the holidays are coming up, my family starts taking turns getting sick. Sometimes it’s as easy as a stuffy nose or sore throat, but it can also be a cold they catch from their classmates and have the cough or sore, achy muscles. I hate pumping us full of over-the-counter drugs but we still need relief! We’re trying several different products from Olbas Herbal Remedies to see how they stack up.
Olbas Herbal Remedies
Expertly formulated in Switzerland, Olbas Herbal Remedies are designed to comfort and soothe in many ways. Some of the Olbas Remedies are OTC remedies recognized to provide fast, effective relief from cold symptoms, as well as minor aches and pains. Other Olbas Remedies support your body nutritionally, helping to enhance the immune system. The essential oils in Olbas have a rich history of aromatherapy usage dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. That’s why they provide POWER to Breathe, Naturally!
Switzerland has many natural resources, among them the rich variety of flora that grows in the lush valleys, by the crystal clear lakes and in the pristine mountains. Given such an abundance of medicinal plants, it is not surprising that Swiss herbalists and botanists are renowned throughout the world for their skill in using natural herbal oils and essences to promote wellbeing.
Olbas is a remedy that has been carefully developed from this wealth of experience and knowledge.
It was here in Switzerland, over 100 years ago, that these herbalists and botanists developed a blend of pure essentials oils that came to be known as Olbas Oil. The name OLBAS is an acronym for Oleum Basileum, “Oil from Basel”. Basel is nestled on the border of Switzerland, Germany and France in the very heart of Europe, and to this day is a center of pharmaceutical research in Switzerland.
Products:
- Olbas Cough Syrup – A blend of essential oils, herbal extracts, and wildflower honey are the perfect combination to combat a dry, scratchy throat and irritable cough. It’s also vegetarian friendly and gluten-free.
- Olbas Analgesic Salve – Whether you need to soothe aches and pains after a work out or want to soothe a cough by inhaling the vapors, this salve is a great topical option. It’s also useful to cool a sunburn too!
- Olbas Herbal Bath – Take a soak in the tub with this relaxing bath additive. Not only does your skin tingle and your muscles relax, you also inhale the essential oils and breathe deeper for them. It also adds a light bubble foam to your bathwater to add to the spa-like feeling.
- Olbas Instant Herbal Tea – Need a warm drink to soothe a sore throat or fight off the chills? Quickly make some of the instant herbal tea! The peppermint is great both for your nasal passages as well as your stomach. Plus it tastes great with the blend of herbs.
- Olbas Black Currant Lozenges – Looking for natural, sugar-free lozenges? These black currant drops are perfect for it. They help relieve your cough, soothe your nasal passages, and ease a sore throat. I love that my whole family can use these without getting the extra sugar from the other brands.
- Olbas Pastilles – Need to fight that cough and sore throat quickly? Try one of the Olbas Pastilles. They are like a maximum strength herbal remedy that knocks out that sore throat pain while also easing your cough and helping you breathe easier. Bonus: with several mint extracts and chlorophyll, it freshens your breathe at the same time!
- Olbas Oil – A massage oil that provides relief to aching joints and muscles is a great find, but to also get relief and relaxation from inhaling the oil while it’s being used on your skin is a double bonus in my book! This is great for athletes, gardeners, or anyone else who just needs to beat those aches and pains. Plus you can use it before your workout to warm up the muscles before putting them to work.
- Olbas Inhalers – Pop one of these inhalers in your pocket, backpack or laptop bag for instant relief on the go. Whether you’re stuffy from a cold or allergies, or you need to get ready for a big presentation speech, inhale deeply and let the essential oil vapors relieve your symptoms and get you ready to go!
My Thoughts:
We like to joke that my family is crunchy; what I mean is we still eat sugar and some processed foods, we aren’t gluten-free, and we still use prescription medications when needed and drive non-electric vehicles. BUT…when I can buy organic at a good price, I will; or if I find a healthy alternative to a food or medicine that works, I will use it instead. And that’s exactly where these Olbas Herbal Remedies come into play. We’ve all used the big name competitors of the same types of products! But Olbas offers a more natural formula instead of using potentially harmful chemicals, fillers, or other ingredients.
It’s awful to have a scratchy or sore throat and they are common when we travel by plane or to a different climate than where we live. I like having several options available, like the Olbas cough syrup, the black currant lozenges, or the inhalers to choose from! I know they have only healthy, natural ingredients so that means they are safe for my kids to use too.
After a long walk on the treadmill, my knees and calves tend to be sore, no matter how much water I drink before and after. My go-to relief right now is to soak in the Olbas Herbal Bath (who doesn’t love bubbles anyway) and inhale the relaxing scent, then massage my knees and calves with the Olbas Oil to get drug free relief.
It’s also great for my circulation and I feel more clear headed after breathing in the herbal extracts and essential oils found in both of the products. The analgesic salve is great to keep in my gym bag too in case I can’t wait to get home to find relief and we toss it in our vacation bag for those of us who tend to get pink/red in the sun.
Whether you’re looking for a more natural and healthy way to treat aches, pains, sore throats, coughs, or colds, or you want to stop using those harmful chemicals in the OTC drugs, you have to check out Olbas Herbal Remedies. They have something for everyone I think and we’ve not been disappointed in using their products over some of the better known competitors. You can purchase them from Penn Herb directly or learn more on the Olbas Herbal Remedies website.
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