Nov 10, 2022
AWP 061: Treating Acute Bronchitis with Essential Oils and a Wellness Protocol
In today's episode, I'm sharing the story of when had a one-time bout with Acute Bronchitis and the essential oils I used for treating and healing the issue. I will also share the specific methods of application protocol I created that helped with my getting better fast!
*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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