A Breath of Fresh Air: The Essential Oils Guide to Respiratory Health

In today's fast-paced world, we often find ourselves navigating an environment where the air we breathe may not be as pure as we would like it to be. Whether it's the ongoing challenge of pollution, the onset of seasonal allergies, or the occasional cold that catches us off guard, our respiratory health can be particularly vulnerable. As we look ahead to the upcoming cold and flu season, there's no better time to fortify our defenses and help support our respiratory health.

In the face of these challenges, Nature bestows upon us powerful allies in the form of essential oils. These aromatic and concentrated extracts from various plants and herbs possess a myriad of benefits that can enhance our respiratory health. With their therapeutic properties, essential oils may help clear congested airways, soothe discomfort, and ultimately promote a sense of overall well-being during a time when our respiratory systems may be under siege.

Ready for a breath of fresh air? Here are our favorite essential oils to help support your respiratory health.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus Essential Oil is a well-known and versatile essential oil with an impressive range of respiratory benefits. As we approach the cold and flu season, it's essential to have on-hand. Its camphor-like aroma can help ease the symptoms of respiratory infections, making it a trusted ally in providing relief from congestion, coughing, and stuffy noses.

To support healthy breathing and provide some much-needed relief, ensure that our Breathe Easy Natural Elixir is in your medicine cabinet. Apply 4-5 drops to the sinuses, or massage 5-7 drops to the chest to provide temporary congestion relief. Looking for something more on-the-go, try our Breathe Essential Oil Roll-on. These are simple, yet effective, ways to inhale big and facilitate deep clear breathing. To aid in a better night sleep, massage into the chest to help breathe better and deeper.

Peppermint Essential Oil

The invigorating and cooling nature of Peppermint Essential Oil is ideal for respiratory health. During the cold and flu season, when coughs and congestion become more common, it can be your trusted companion. Its ability to relax the respiratory tract muscles promotes easier breathing, especially when dealing with a nagging cough or a tight chest.

Our Respiratory Essential Oil Blend has been carefully crafted to promote enhanced, deep breathing, especially when you're dealing with congestion. This blend incorporates a harmonious fusion of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Ravintsara, Niaouli, Myrtle, and Lavender, in conjunction with the invigorating essence of Conifer tree oils. It serves as a powerful aid in facilitating clear, unobstructed breathing during periods of sniffles or allergy discomfort. When the weather turns colder and respiratory challenges become more prevalent, simply add a few drops of this blend to a diffuser to infuse your surroundings with its rejuvenating scent.

Inula Graveolens Essential Oil

Inula Graveolens Essential Oil is a lesser-known, yet highly valuable addition, to the world of essential oils when it comes to respiratory health. This essential oil is revered for its remarkable decongestant properties, making it an ideal choice for those seeking relief from respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and congestion. Inula Graveolens Essential Oil is particularly effective in loosening and clearing mucus from the respiratory passages, thus promoting easier breathing. 

Bogged down by mucus? For easy and safe use, we’ve developed our Spiracle Natural Elixir. For usage on  the skin, Spiracle has combined Inula Graveolens with high-quality carrier oils. Spiracle, a term referring to an opening for free breathing, is an ideal alternative to over-the-counter cough remedies, particularly during cold and flu seasons. Apply 4-5 drops onto sinus areas around the nose, ears and throat, or For chest congestion, massage 5-7 drops into the chest.

Ravintsara Essential Oil

Ravintsara Essential Oil is like a breath of fresh, soothing air for respiratory health. This essential oil is celebrated for its remarkable decongestant properties, making it a valuable ally in promoting clear, unobstructed breathing. Inhaling the rejuvenating aroma of Ravintsara Essential Oil can effectively alleviate congestion, providing relief from respiratory discomfort and facilitating easier breathing. 

To curb the discomfort that comes with cold and flu symptoms, try our Respiratory Body Wash. This herbal bath and shower gel offers a natural way to alleviate that feeling of congestion and rejuvenate your body and mind. It's the ideal aromatherapy solution to transform your bathroom into a spa-like retreat, helping you find relief from stuffiness and allergy, cold, or flu symptoms. Plus, it leaves your skin feeling wonderfully refreshed!

As we prepare to face the challenges of an upcoming cold and flu season, it's crucial to prioritize our respiratory well-being. In a world where the air we breathe is not always as pure as we'd like it to be, essential oils come to the rescue. Whether in the form of essential oil blends, roll-ons, or soothing body wash, each product is designed to provide you with the therapeutic support you need to breathe easy and enjoy a healthier, refreshed respiratory system.