My daughter recently caught a case of pink eye, also known as Conjunctivitis, in the medical community. Being the aromatherapist that I am, I first sought out my essential oils and herbs for a natural cure in the hopes that I didn't have to make a mad dash to the med-stop. I employed my knowledge as an aromatherapist and healed my daughter (along with the help of my essential oils) of her infection without pharmaceutical antibiotic treatment. Here is the secret...

Pull out/buy a box of Chamomile tea. Meanwhile, drop (1) drop of rose/rose absolute oil, (1) drop of lavender oil, (1) drop of tea tree oil, and (1) drop of chamomile oil into a bowl of cold water. Put one  chamomile teabag into the mix and stir it around in the water. Wring out the teabag and place on the infected eye. Let it rest on the eye for ten minutes. Massage your child's arms and hands as the time passes for an extra special treat. Repeat twice a day and you should see the healing take place before your eyes. It took us two days of treatment before it was eliminated.

You can also use the method above with a wash cloth to create a cold compress and rest it on the eye.

I also dropped the same oils above into a teaspoon of Sweet Almond Oil and gently rubbed it on the bones around her eye. Do not get the oils very near or in the eye, as stinging will result.

This worked for me, but this information is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. Especially seek medical care if your child is experiencing a thick, yellow discharge from the eye, as this can denote a severe case of Conjunctivitis which will need an antibiotic. However, the above measures can be used in conjunction with allopathic medical care and can allow for a faster recovery. 

Ok...so I had the lovely symptoms of a cold creeping up on me. You know what I mean-the stuffy nose and headache coupled with a draining fatigue. So, I busted out a cloth and poured 10 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil and 10 drops of Rosemary essential oil and kept breathing it in everywhere I went. I even took it to bed. They both opened me up and the Rosemary killed off the germs that causes infection. I also took on two classes of yoga and now it is gone before it even really started. Many people would've headed straight for the over the counter meds and would've experienced a full outbreak. So now you know the secret. Try it the next time you feel something creeping up on you. You'll be so glad that you did! PS-also pour 7-10 drops of Rosemary essential oil on a cloth and clean around areas that most people touch around the home like door knobs and such. This will keep things from spreading. Many blessings for a healthy day to you!