As the mother to 7 young children (ages 10 and under), I can tell you there is nothing worse than a little one who cannot sleep because they can’t breathe. If you are like a growing number of mothers who resists the pharmaceuticals for children, there is a limited number of things you can do for relief. A friend recommended Olbas oil to us three kids ago, and we have never looked back. For us, it’s the ticket to a full night’s sleep. Despite stuffy noses and little coughs, we put 5 drops of Olbas oil on a thin washcloth that is laid over the steamy opening of the warm-air humidifier. Within minutes, the whole room is filled with the soothing smells of our Olbas, and uninterrupted sleep ensues. Thank you, Olbas!!

Olbas oil is like nothing else on Earth, literally. It’s from Switzerland and I’ve been using it for at least thirty years. I even bought it for my back when I could barely afford to eat, it’s that good. It only takes a few drops to go a long way-you then massage it into your skin. The only complaints I ever got were from guys living in the same group home who were freaked out by it’s strong smell. I’ve actually grown quite fond of the strong odor, as it signals incipient relief. If you hurt somewhere, from muscle aches, back, or whatever, it’s WELL worth a try. I would recommend one of the small bottles if you’ve never tried it; I buy the biggest bottle they sell, and it goes a long way. Also, they’ve changed the way it’s labeled, now. It used to be called simply Olbas Oil; now the same thing, in a much more user-friendly bottle, is called “Aromatherapy and Massage Oil”-it’s the same excellent product.

I am addicted to Olbas Oil! I first discovered it when I had sinus issues over a year ago. Even though I used a Neti Pot religiously, I could not get relief…UNTIL I USED OLBAS! My students at school have even commented on how refreshing it smells when I apply it to get through the school day. I use the inhalers, salve and mostly this oil to survive my bouts of sinus issues and muscle aches.

I love this product. I use it every time we have seasonal symptoms or runny nose. Goes great into humidifier, and helps you breathe easily. Also awesome results after massaging into sore areas on skin like shoulder, neck, legs, knees, wrists, etc. I use it almost for every thing and every where. I sprinkle several drops on a napkin (or right straight on the pillowcase!) and put it aside on my pillow for the whole night, it helps me breathe clearly if I have a runny nose. You can sprinkle it right on your pillowcase for the night, after laundry it doesn’t leave any smells or residue. I would recommend this to everyone who wants to stay meds-free! Helps better than any other medication!