Can Essential Oils Help With Breathing?

Can Essential Oils Help With Breathing?

Jennifer Lane, Certified Aromatherapist Jennifer Lane, Certified Aromatherapist
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If you're someone who suffers from seasonal allergies or asthma, you know how difficult it can be to get through the day without struggling to breathe. Thankfully, there are a few things that can help ease your symptoms and one of those things is essential oils.

Can Essential Oils Help With Breathing?

Inhaling the vapors from these essential oils can help to open up the airways and improve breathing. Additionally, massaging these oils into the chest can also help to loosen phlegm and relieve congestion. Essential oils are a safe and natural way to improve breathing, and they can be used in conjunction with other treatments.

Here are three essential oils that can help you breathe easier.

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil has long been used as a natural remedy for respiratory issues. This oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree and it contains a compound called cineole. Cineole is an expectorant, which means that it helps to break up congestion in the chest and throat. This can make it much easier to breathe.

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is another oil that can be helpful for people with respiratory issues. This oil is made by distilling the leaves and stems of the peppermint plant. Peppermint oil contains menthol, which has a cooling effect on the body. Menthol also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to soothe inflamed airways and make breathing easier.

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is made by distilling the flowers of the lavender plant. This oil has a calming scent, which can help to ease anxiety and stress. Lavender oil also has antimicrobial properties, which means that it can help to kill bacteria and viruses. This makes it a good choice for people who are struggling with allergies or a cold.

Breathe Easy essential oil blend can be used anytime you need a little help clearing your head and breathing easier.

Do Essential Oils Help With Breathing?

How to Boost Your Immunity with Essential Oils

The weather is cooling down and that means cold and flu season is on its way. No one wants to get sick, so what can you do to boost your immunity and keep yourself healthy all season long? One simple and effective way is to use essential oils. Learn more about the best essential oils for immunity and how to use them.

Essential Oil Blends for Breathing

Here are some respiratory essential oil blends from some of the top essential oil brands.

Breathe by Aromawest

Inhale and exhale. Allow the stimulating scent of our Breathe Blend to open up your airways so you can feel grounded and refreshed. When colds or congestion weigh you down, this blend offers levity and respiratory wellness. 

  • Breathe Blend is a pure combination of Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint, and Tea Tree essential oils.
  • You can also turn to this essential oil blend when you need to get deeper into your lungs so you can feel centered.

Respire - Respiratory Blend by Spark Naturals

Respire blend is a great source of protection during flu season and congestion in general. This blend may help the protection against common germs.

  • Peppermint, Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lemon and Clove.
  • In addition to helping with Cold & Flu symptoms, this blend was formulated and may help with the common respiratory issues such as congestion.

Conclusion of Essential Oils for Breathing Easier

If you're struggling to breathe due to seasonal allergies or asthma, essential oils may be able to help. Eucalyptus, peppermint, and lavender oils are all good choices when it comes to easing respiratory symptoms. Just add a few drops of each oil to a diffuser and breathe in the vapors throughout the day to help clear your airways and make breathing easier.

Where to Buy Essential Oils?

Essential oils are great because not only do they make you feel good physically but mentally as well. I love having them around since they have so many benefits like clearing the air of bad odors and improving moods by releasing calming scents in your home or office!

We are frequently asked what essential oil brand we like, here are some of our favorites:

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