6 Essential Oil Actions For The Respiratory System
Bronchodilatory
Essential oil that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs: Anise P. anisum
Decongestant
Essential oil that relieves nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract:
Cajuput M. leucadendron var. cajuputi
eucalyptus E. globulus
patchouli P. cablin
pine P. sylvestris
Expectorant
Essential oil that encourages the discharge of mucus from bronchio-pulmonary passages:
Anise P. anisum
basil O. basilicum
benzoin S. tonkinensis
bergamot C. aurantium var. bergamia
cajuput M. leucadendron var. cajuputi
cardamom E. cardamomum
cedarwood Atlas C. atlantica
cedarwood Virginia J. virginiana
cinnamon C. zeylanicum
cistus C. ladaniferus
cypress C. sempervirens
eucalyptus E. globulus
fennel F. vulgare
garlic A. sativum
ginger Z. officinale
immortelle H. italicum
jasmine J. grandiflorum
lemon C. limonum
marjoram O. majorana
niaouli M. quinquenervia
oregano O. vulgare
peppermint M. ×piperita
pine P. sylvestris
ravensara C. agathophylla
rosemary R. officinalis
sandalwood S. album
tea tree Australia M. alternifolia
tea tree New Zealand L. scoparium
thyme T. vulgaris
vetiver V. zizanioides
yarrow A. millefolium
ylang ylang C. odorata var. genuina
Anticatarrhal
Essential oil that heals inflammation of the mucous membranes:
Fennel (F. vulgare)
Pine (P. sylvestris)
Thyme (T. vulgaris)
Vetiver (V. zizanioides)
Yarrow (A. millefolium)
Mucolytic
Essential oil that dissolves mucus and helps to relieve respiratory difficulties:
Niaouli M. quinquenervia
Pectoral
Essential oil that support the health of the lungs: Peppermint M. ×piperita and yarrow A. millefolium
