Essential Oils For Respiratory & Congestion

Benefits of Essential Oils for Respiratory Health

Different essential oils offer different benefits, and finding the best essential oil for sinus health doesn’t mean it’s also the best for respiratory health. Blending oils or buying a pre-made blend can be the best way to ensure you’re improving all your respiratory health as effectively as you can. 

Top Essential Oils for Congestion Relief

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to help with mood, sleep, and respiratory health—especially when suffering from a cold or flu. Essential oils for congestion and lung health can be extremely effective due to their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, decongesting, and relaxing effects.

Eucalyptus oil has been an Aussie home remedy for generations. A few drops into a hot bowl of water produces steam that soothes coughs, helps clear congestion, and improves breathing with its antimicrobial and strong anti-inflammatory effects. Diluted in a carrier oil, it also works wonders for muscle pain and arthritis.

Peppermint oil is known for its use in soothing digestive issues, but it also works effectively as an essential oil for breathing better, as it opens the airways and relaxes the muscles of the respiratory tract. It also has anti-inflammatory effects, which can further assist with congestion or inflamed airways from coughing. 

Tea Tree oil is packed with beneficial health effects that come from its antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties. It can help you clear your airways if you’re sick, soothe irritated airways or sinuses, and can help relieve congestion.

Lavender oil is often used for relaxation, in fragrances, as a skin treatment, for aromatherapy, and is the safest essential oil for use in diffusion or topically. Lavender oil’s active compounds, linalool and linalyl acetate, have been found to be strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds and beneficial for people with respiratory conditions.

How to Use Essential Oils for Breathing Support

There are many ways to access the great benefits of essential oils, depending on your preference and on what results you are seeking. Some oils work better than others when applied topically, whereas some are best diffused.

Aromatherapy Diffusion

Aromatherapy is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for essential oils for breathing and congestion relief, that also keep your home smelling wonderful. When paired with a high-quality diffuser, essential oils like lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree can have significant benefits.

Topical Application

Many essential oils shine when used topically, either in an ointment or diluted in a carrier oil such as coconut oil. Our DIY Roller and Carrier Oil pack is a great way to get started with topically applying essential oils, letting you apply eucalyptus or peppermint oils to your chest for relief from congestion or breathing issues. If your little one is struggling with illness or breathing, our Chesty Kiddy balm can bring some relief with all natural and organic ingredients. 

Steam Inhalation

A tried and true method for getting over a cold or the flu, or for clearing sinus congestion or a cough is steam inhalation. Steam inhalation is as simple as holding your face about 30cm above a bowl of hot water and breathing deeply through your nose in 5 to 10 minute sessions. Now imagine how beneficial this will be when you apply a few drops of our essential oils or blends!

Discover Our Premium Essential Oils for Clearer Breathing

Breathe easier with our range of essential oils for congestion, and get some relief from respiratory conditions or illness. We’ve selected the highest-quality essential oils that are certified organic and guaranteed to be 100% pure, making them perfect for use with diffusers or humidifiers, steam inhalation, or diluted in a carrier oil and used topically.