6 Essential Oil Actions For The Respiratory System

Written By Kayla

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

Kayla

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