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4 Best Essential Oils for Coughs

2024-09-19

Essential oils are extremely versatile and are known to relieve symptoms associated with excessive coughing, while also helping to strengthen respiratory health and the immune system.

Here are some of our recommendations for the best essential oils for treating excessive coughs:


 

1. Eucalyptus Globulus essential oil

 

Eucalyptus globulus essential oil has been traditionally used to relieve respiratory discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.

In fact, a 2012 study found that Eucalyptus Blue Gum had the most significant antiviral properties compared to other eucalyptus species. Its key compound, 1,8 cineole (cineole), has the ability to suppress coughs, reduce inflammation and relieve discomfort. Its natural, fresh scent also helps create a calming and soothing environment, further helping to relieve nasal congestion and promote restful sleep.

 

How to use Eucalyptus globulus essential oil to treat a cough:

Diffuse: Add a few drops of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or electronic vaporizer to help relieve coughs and nasal congestion. Depending on the size of your diffuser tank, we recommend adding 4 - 8 drops. For those who don't have a diffuser, eucalyptus essential oil can also be added to a steam vaporizer (or a bowl of steaming water). To reap the above benefits of eucalyptus essential oil, inhale from a safe distance.


Warm bath: Add a few drops to warm water to help create a calm, soothing atmosphere.


2. Rose geranium essential oil

 

Rose geranium essential oil has a light floral scent and contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi while also relieving cough, cold and flu symptoms. In fact, a 2015 meta-analysis that reviewed multiple studies found a link between rose geranium essential oil and cough relief. It is also thought to relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Rose geranium essential oil also has calming properties and works with the limbic system to help promote mental balance.

 

How to Use Rose Geranium Essential Oil to Treat a Cough:

Diffuse: Add a few drops of rose geranium essential oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or electronic vaporizer to relieve coughs and irritation. You can also add a few drops of rose geranium essential oil to a steamer (or a bowl of steaming water); inhale from a safe distance to avoid burning yourself.

 

Warm Bath: Adding a few drops to warm water can help create a calm, tranquil and soothing atmosphere.


 

3. Peppermint essential oil

 

The many benefits of peppermint essential oil have led to it being considered to relieve coughs through its natural antibacterial and antibiotic properties, as well as reducing pain, inflammation, and irritation. Historically, peppermint oil has been used to relieve coughs and respiratory illnesses by dilating nasal passages. This creates more airflow to the lungs, improving lung function. Due to the presence of menthol, peppermint oil also provides anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits to those suffering from cough symptoms. This makes it a go-to natural alternative for relieving cold, flu symptoms, and overall nasal discomfort.

 

How to use peppermint essential oil to treat a cough:

Diffuse: Simply add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or electronic vaporizer to relieve cough and congestion symptoms. You can also reap these benefits by adding a few drops of peppermint oil to a steamer (or a bowl of steaming water); inhale from a safe distance to ensure you don't burn yourself.


Warm bath: Add a few drops to warm water to help create a calm, soothing atmosphere.

 

4. Frankincense essential oil

 

Frankincense essential oil contains compounds such as limonene and pinene; these compounds have natural anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, so this essential oil is thought to promote respiratory health. While relieving respiratory discomfort, frankincense essential oil also reduces inflammation, making it a popular choice for relieving symptoms associated with excessive coughing, asthma, and bronchitis. It also has the ability to fight bacteria and help strengthen the respiratory and immune systems, while also producing a calming and hypnotic effect.

 

How to use frankincense essential oil to treat a cough:

Diffuse: Add a few drops of frankincense essential oil to an aromatherapy diffuser or electronic vaporizer to relieve coughs and irritation. You can also add a few drops of frankincense essential oil to a steamer (or a bowl of steaming water); inhale from a safe distance to avoid burning yourself.


Warm Bath: Adding a few drops to warm water can help create a calm, tranquil and soothing atmosphere.

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