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Sharon B May 25th 2009 12:02 am

Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 
I am trying to cut back on the goods I get from the UK. I have used this decongestant in the family for years, the kind where you place a few drops on a tissue near the sleeping patient so they can breathe easier when they have a cold or hayfever. Not a big fan of medication but this natural remedy has proven to be very useful.

Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?

lynnxa May 25th 2009 12:15 am

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 

Originally Posted by Sharon B (Post 7601934)
I am trying to cut back on the goods I get from the UK. I have used this decongestant in the family for years, the kind where you place a few drops on a tissue near the sleeping patient so they can breathe easier when they have a cold or hayfever. Not a big fan of medication but this natural remedy has proven to be very useful.

Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?

my local farmacia sells olbas oil!

Jur May 25th 2009 12:45 am

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 

Originally Posted by Sharon B (Post 7601934)
I am trying to cut back on the goods I get from the UK. I have used this decongestant in the family for years, the kind where you place a few drops on a tissue near the sleeping patient so they can breathe easier when they have a cold or hayfever. Not a big fan of medication but this natural remedy has proven to be very useful.

Is there a Spanish equivalent or does anyone know of a similar Spanish product?

Cut an Onion in half and place it next to the bed. Cheap and Natural.

fionamw May 25th 2009 1:03 am

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 
Given the number of eucalyptus trees around, I'd have thought Eucalyptus Oil - cheaper & more effective (imo) than Olbas - would be in farmacias too. I had some before we came over & it seems to last for ever, so I've never had to search:p

missile May 25th 2009 2:18 am

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 
My farmacia is great. Just take in any item including prescription medication and they will invariably have the same or an equvilant at less than UK cost.:thumbsup:

Casa Santo Estevo May 25th 2009 9:54 am

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 
Try looking for PH-OH oil or Aceite. It can be purchased from Herboristerias and made Dr A Vogel.

Sharon B May 25th 2009 8:32 pm

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 
Thanks for the advice, I will give them a try.

Apart from the onion (thats the first time I have heard that one!), I think I will give that one a miss, couldn't stand the stink in the bedroom.:blink:

tuk-tuk May 25th 2009 11:22 pm

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 
Quite surprising, I got some from our pharmacy (in Albir), guess what?- it's called SINUS. It's made by Boots healthcare (s.a.) Madrid. Exactly the same as Olbas. I can sniff these things out :):):) Ed

Sharon B May 25th 2009 11:25 pm

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 

Originally Posted by tuk-tuk (Post 7605077)
Quite surprising, I got some from our pharmacy (in Albir), guess what?- it's called SINUS. It's made by Boots healthcare (s.a.) Madrid. Exactly the same as Olbas. I can sniff these things out :):):) Ed

Thanks, might take a bit more searching in Ayamonte but I will persevere.:)

Jur May 26th 2009 12:40 am

Re: Spanish equivalent of Olbas Oil
 

Originally Posted by Sharon B (Post 7604634)
Thanks for the advice, I will give them a try.

Apart from the onion (thats the first time I have heard that one!), I think I will give that one a miss, couldn't stand the stink in the bedroom.:blink:

It´s not really noticeable, but remove the onion in the morning !


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