Aromatherapy oils are widely used for tranquility or meditation. However, did you know that aromatherapy oils are also useful to treat a cough?
Cough usually occurs when the lungs, bronchial tubes, larynx or throat inflamed. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant owned and aromatherapy oils can stimulate the lungs to expel mucus and fight infections. This is what makes an effective aromatherapy oils to relieve cough.
Mechanism of action of aromatherapy ingredient is through the circulation of the body and the olfactory system. Organ of smell is the only sense of smell with various nerve receptors that relate directly to the outside world and channeled directly into the brain.
Therefore, the best way to use aromatherapy oils is with the help of steam because it can be easier for you to breathe in all of its contents.
Here are 5 types of aromatherapy oils that can relieve your cough:
Lavender
Lavender can soothe stiff muscles while improving your mood
Sandalwood
Sandalwood has antibacterial properties that will help eliminate the infection
Eucalyptus
The essential oil is good for decongestants, clean the lungs and respiratory tract
Black pepper
Black pepper can open the airways so that breathing becomes relieved
Pine
Fir help reduce the accumulation of mucus in the lungs
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