Meta description: Prepare for the flu season or simply improve your lung health with help from these 4 essential oils from Utama Spice.
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Mucus serves as a protective lining for the lungs, preventing them from becoming dry and protecting the body from bacteria and viruses. However, sometimes mucus becomes excessive. It becomes hard to breathe and you may start coughing.
Whether you have the flu or the common cold, an allergy, asthma, irritation in the respiratory system, a lung disease, or if you’re a smoker, these essential oils can help you breathe better.
4 Essential Oils For Lung Health
Peppermint
Peppermint has been found to be helpful at clearing up the airways. Aside from clearing up the airways, it also helps fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, and help suppress antigen-induced allergies, according to this 2015 study. Along with Eucalyptus, Peppermint is a common ingredient in products for congestion.
Frankincense
Frankincense has anti-inflammatory properties and is believed to help improve lung health. According to a clinical study, Frankincense helps reduce the incidence of asthma attacks on, as well as relieve symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
Lavender
Lavender is more famous for its calming abilities. However, its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties are also well-documented in various studies. Lavender can, thus, also help reduce pain and swelling to clear up the sinus. Overall, Lavender is a useful essential oil for those battling the flu or cold since it can help them breathe better, relax, and thus, sleep better.
Tea Tree
Tea tree oil is known for its anti-microbial and antiseptic properties. It is effective at providing relief from symptoms of flu and colds including congested airways, sore throat, and cough.
How To Use Essential Oils For Lung Health
The best way to use essential oils to clear up your airways or simply improve your lung health is through inhalation. Here are some ways to do that:
Steam inhalation – combine boiling water and 5-7 drops of essential oil into a bowl and inhale this
Direct inhalation – combine the essential oil with a carrier oil and apply it to your skin or shirt.
Diffuser – add a few drops of essential oil (or the Clearing Essential Oil Blend) and diffuse with one of our diffusers
Bath – combine the essential oil with a carrier oil and then dilute to warm water in your bathtub.
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