Essential Oils for Sinusitus

Posted by Sherry Giardiniere on February 18, 2012 0 Comments

Aromatherapy can clear sinusitis by combating infection, opening up nasal passages, reducing congestion and relieving pain. Essential oils such as Cedarwood, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, and Thyme are all beneficial for this condition. Cedarwood is an excellent choice for treating respiratory problems. As an expectorant, it helps to dislodge and expel mucus, decreases congestion. As an antiseptic, it fights infection.

Eucalyptus: fights bacterial and viral infections. This oil stimulates regeneration of lung tissue. It increases blood oxygen supplies allowing more oxygen as well as nutrients to be delivered to the cells throughout the body.

Ginger: stimulates the immune system. It warms the chill from winter and dampness, cools the body by inducing sweating, reduces the drainage of a runny nose and helps with respiratory infection.

Lavender: clears congestion, stuffiness and soothes respiratory and throat disorders and boosts the immunity.

Marjoram:  eases respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu and sinusitis.

Peppermint:  clears sinuses and improves breathing.

Pine: fights respiratory infections and encourages the release of mucus. This oil relieves congestion and makes breathing easier.

Rosemary:  helps relieve respiratory disorders, fights infection, expels phlegm and assists in lymph drainage.

Tea Tree: a cousin to eucalyptus, this oil relieves respiratory disorders, fights bacteria, viruses and fungi and has a reputation of improving immunity.

Thyme: improves immunity by boosting the production of white blood cells. This oil is great for respiratory disorders.