ENT Doctors - Olbas Oil on Cotton Balls in Nose Questions

[Trichris14]

Hi Guys,
Was wondering if there is any Doctor's, more specifically ENT Doctors out there to answer this Question. Or, if you are not an ENT Doctor, feel free to chime in....

So, in the TDF, and many cycling events cyclists put olbas oil on cotton balls and then place these balls in their nose. I have done this myself, more actually to clear up nasal congestion than for performance. The questions are....
1. Has anyone else done this, and do you like it?
2. Is this dangerous (I mean these are essential oils...)
3. How long do you do it for??

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

I moved this to Form & Fitness, but left a ghost re-direct in the Café.