Patent ID: 7638147

Claim:
A method of reducing the number of microorganisms entering the nose and proliferating in the nasal cavity, said method comprising the step of: applying a solution of an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal composition to the rim surrounding the nostril openings, wherein said antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal composition comprises: an antiseptic solution in an amount between 5.0% and 75.0% by weight of the composition; orange oil in an amount of between 0.05% and 60.0% by weight of the composition; coconut oil in an amount of between 0.025% and 70.0% by weight of the composition; soy oil in an amount of between 0.1% and 80.0% by weight of the composition; and lauric acid in an amount of between 0.01% and 5.0% by weight of the composition to reduce the number of microorganisms entering the nose and proliferating in the nasal cavity.