Tea Tree Blend For Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a form of respiratory tract infection, it occurs when tubes called bronchial tubes which are responsible for transporting air from trachea (windpipe) to your lungs become inflamed causing mucus to build up in the lungs.
Whilst it is often a minor illness it can become more serious, symptoms of bronchitis include low fever, shortness of breath, fatigue, tightness across the chest and coughing, it can be caused by a virus, bacteria or by chemical irritants. Use essential oil blends such as this Tea Tree blend to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis.
THE SYMPTOMS OF BRONCHITIS INCLUDE
A hacking cough bringing up phlegm which may be clear. yellow-grey or greenish
Headache.
Cold/flu type symptoms such as a sore throat and a runny or blocked nose
Fatigue
Aches and pains
It’s not uncommon for people to find they may have sore chest and stomach muscles from the continual persistent cough caused by bronchitis. This cough can last for a number of weeks after the infection has cleared up and all other symptoms have gone. People may also experience wheezing and a shortness of breath due to inflamed airways.
THE FOLLOWING OILS ARE PARTICULARLY BENEFICIAL
Tea Tree – Tea Tree is a powerful antiseptic with expectorant properties making it an effective oil for relieving respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, it helps to relieve congestion, clearing the chest.
Lavender – Lavender is an analgesic and anti-viral oil which can help to not only fight the virus but has pain relieving properties. Lavender also has anti-depressant and decongestant properties which can help to relieve congestion but also lift up the spirits when feeling unwell.
Origanum - Origanum has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can be used to help ease the symptoms of bronchitis.
HOW TO USE
If you have an empty essential oil bottle you can clean it out and make a blend to use when needed or you can add them individually in the following ratio.
Tea Tree – 3 drops
Lavender – 3 drops
Origanum – 3 drops
WAYS TO USE
DIFFUSE
Inhaling this blend of essential oil is effective in helping to relieve symptoms associated with bronchitis helping to relieve mucus congestion, Steam inhalation helps to clear congestions in your head, nose and chest.
Diffuse 1 - 3 drops of the blend of Tea Tree, Lavender and Origanum essential oil in an oil burner or diffuser.
INHALATION
Inhaling this blend of essential oil is effective in helping to relieve symptoms associated with respiratory tract infections like bronchitis. Steam inhalation helps to clear congestions in your head, nose and chest.
Simply use 1 -3 drops of the blend of Tea Tree, Lavender and Origanum essential oils in a bowl of hot water, place a towel or blanket over your head and shoulders to enclose your head over the bowl and inhale for 5 – 10 minutes.
SIDE EFFECTS
As with all essential oils it should not be used neat on the skin, essential oils are very concentrated oils that can irritate the skin unless mixed with a carrier oil. Essential oils should not be used internally unless under the supervision of an aromatherapist. Tea tree oil especially is not advised to be taken internally as it can be toxic when ingested.
Origanum can in rare cases cause skin irritation, if irritation occurs stop using.
Pets can be particularly sensitive to the effects of essential oils and can even be toxic so where possible should either be avoided or used where a pet is able to go into another room for example Tea Tree, Lavender and Origanum are such oils.