61: Natural Relief for Acute Bronchitis: Essential Oils and Wellness Protocol
Summary:
In this informative episode, we explore the natural approach to treating acute bronchitis using the power of essential oils.
Join me, your host Liz Fulcher, as I share my own personal experience with acute bronchitis and tell the method I used to choose my essential oils based on their therapeutic properties and respiratory benefits. I also discuss practical methods of application and share the comprehensive wellness protocol I used to support my recover, and that you are free to copy.
Discover how these aromatic wonders can provide soothing relief and help you regain your respiratory health, all while embracing a holistic and natural approach to wellness. Don't let acute bronchitis bring you down - empower yourself with essential oils and a wellness protocol to breathe freely and regain your vitality.
What You Will Hear in Episode 61:
- What exactly is Bronchitis?
- What are the symptoms of Bronchitis?
- How did I determine which essential oils would help resolve my Bronchitis?
- The 3-step method-of-application protocol I followed
- The properties of the essential oils I used
- Smell My Life: Application of Trauma Oil on a bruised foot
Resources and Links:
- ⭐ New Course: Managing Anxiety with Aromatherapy
- Blog Post: Essential Oils for Acute Bronchitis
- AWP 43: Blending for Acute versus Chronic Issues
- AWP 52: How to Use Trauma Oil for Pain and Inflammation
- Support the Podcast only $5/month ✨ Patreon.com/AromaticWisdom
Methods of Applications as Mentioned in the Podcast:
1. Steam Inhalations: 1 drop of essential oil in a bowl of steamy hot water, 2-3 times/day, 5 min (note: I varied the oils with each inhalation)
- Spike Lavender (Lavendula latifolia), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. camphor), Eucalyptus Dives (all three oils are mucolytic, expectorant)
- Tea Tree (decongestant, anti-infectious, expectorant)
2. Nightly Chest Rub with Jojoba Oil at a 3% dilution (15 drops to 1 oz ounce of Jojoba) (varying the oils I use)
- Spike Lavender (mucolytic, expectorant, and I love the smell)
- Balsam Copaiba (anti-inflammatory, calming and I find the aroma comforting)
- Black Pepper, Ginger (warming)
- Balsam Fir (strong antimicrobial, dries mucous, calming for a spastic cough)
- Thyme ct. linalol (immune system support)
- Basil ct linalol (antispasmodic for cough)
3. Pre-Bedtime Bath (10-20 drops in the tub right before I stepped in then soak for 30 minutes breathing in the steam)
- 2 Cups of Epsom Salts (to detox from the prescription meds)
- I rotated the essential oils mentioned above.
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Methods of Applications as Mentioned in the Podcast:
1. Steam Inhalations: 1 dr of essential oil in a mug or bowl of hot steaming water, 2-3 times/day, 5 minutes
- Spike Lavender (Lavendula latifolia), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. camphor), Eucalyptus Dives (all three oils are mucolytic, expectorant)
- Tea Tree (decongestant, anti-infectious, expectorant)
2. Nightly Chest Rub with Jojoba Oil at a 3% dilution (15 drops to 1 oz ounce of Jojoba)
- Spike Lavender (mucolytic, expectorant, and I love the smell)
- Balsam Copaiba (anti-inflammatory, calming and I find the aroma comforting)
- Black Pepper, Ginger (warming)
- Balsam Fir (strong antimicrobial, dries mucous, calming for a spastic cough)
- Thyme ct. linalol (immune system support)
- Basil ct linalol (antispasmodic for cough)
3. Pre-Bedtime Bath (10-20 drops in the tub right before I stepped in then soak for 30 minutes breathing in the steam)
- 2 Cups of Epsom Salts (to detox from the prescription meds)
- I rotated the essential oils mentioned above.
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