- 5 Ways to Use Cough Aromatherapy
- 1. Inhale the oil bottle
- 2. Put drops on the pillow
- 3. Use a diffuser or burner of essences
- 4. Use a basin with hot water
- 5. Massage the chest with oils
Aromatherapy is a natural therapy that uses essential oils to treat various problems in the body, without causing side effects. Since all oils can be inhaled, this therapy is excellent for treating respiratory problems.
To combat cough, the following essential oils are indicated:
- Rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender; Marjoram, niaouli, and peppermint; Juniper, oregano, tea tree.
This therapy can be used to complement medical treatment because, in addition to treating cough and calming the upper respiratory tract, it also has an antiseptic effect, preventing the development of bacteria in the lungs, which can progress to pneumonia, for example.
Thus, these oils can also be used during the treatment of respiratory infections, since most of them are all antiseptics, eliminating bacteria. However, the ideal is to always consult an aromatherapist before starting any treatment.
5 Ways to Use Cough Aromatherapy
To take advantage of the medicinal properties present in each plant, the following strategies can be adopted:
1. Inhale the oil bottle
Inhaling directly from the essential oil bottle is the most complete way to treat the body, because in addition to the oil particles coming into direct contact with the lung muscosa, they can also reach the brain quickly, causing the body to rebalance itself.
To make inhalations correctly, take a deep breath with your nose close to the mouth of the bottle, hold the air for 2 or 3 seconds and then pour the air out through your mouth. At first, you should take 3 to 5 inhalations, 10 times a day, 1 then increase until 10 inhalations, 10 times a day. Before sleeping, you can also take 10 minutes of inhalation, especially if the cough is interrupting sleep.
2. Put drops on the pillow
Just add 1 or 2 drops of the essential oil you want to use directly on a pillow, or in a small bag of smell that can be placed under the pillow to enjoy its aroma during sleep.
3. Use a diffuser or burner of essences
Another way is to use a diffuser or burner of essences so that the aroma spreads through the air. Just add 1 or 2 drops directly to the equipment, which can be a good strategy to use both during the day and at night.
4. Use a basin with hot water
Another way is to use a container with boiling water and add the essential oils, which will evaporate with hot water, flavor the room and will penetrate the lung of the person with a cough through breathing.
5. Massage the chest with oils
Mix 2 drops of the essential oil to be used in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, such as sesame or coconut oil. The chest massage helps to decongest the nose, being great to be applied after bathing and before going to sleep.
To complete this natural treatment, try ginger teas with cinnamon, for example. See more recipes like these here.
If you prefer teas, syrups or coughing juices, watch the following video:
