Expert: Liani Widjaja - 3/10/2010

Question
I understand that there are several essential oils that are beneficial for better breathing and helping to cough up mucous when inhaled. I would like the names and quantities and blends, if any that you know of. thanks-peggy

Answer
Hi Peggy,


For mucousy cough, here is the blend that I know:

4 drops tea tree
4 drops eucalyptus
2 drops peppermint.

mix these oils to 20 ml of sweet almond oil to make a chest rub. Apply half of teaspoonful to the chest morning and night.

Click here to read more about essential oils for respiratory system please goto
http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/essential-oils-for-respiratory-system.html


Thanks for writing,
Liani Widjaja