thyme – Respiratory Integrative Medicine

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung/lungs affecting primarily the small air sacs known as alveoli. This infection is known to follow on the heels of a cold, the flu, and upper-respiratory infection.

Symptoms include:

Productive or dry cough
Chest pain
Fever
Trouble breathing
Chills
Tiredness

doTERRA Cypress essential oil has strong warming properties which makes it a great way to treat the chills associated with pneumonia.

Cypress Warming Bath

1 tablespoon carrier oil
5 drops of Cypress

In a glass cup or bowl combine the carrier oil and cypress, mix.
Draw a warm bath and the mixture to the running water.
Soak for about 15 minutes.
Repeat as often as needed.

Please be careful getting out of the bath, it may be slippery from the mixture.

Thyme is perfect for a cough, congestion, and ache muscles.

Thyme Chest Rub

1 tablespoon carrier oil
5 drops of Thyme

In a dark-colored glass bottle (I reuse my empty oil bottles), combine the carrier oil and essential oils, shake to blend.
Add several drops to the palm of your hand and rub on your chest.
Repeat several times a day as needed, specially after the bath treatment.
Store in a cool, dry place.

Are you ready to use essential oils to help relieve pneumonia symptoms?

There are two different ways to order doTERRA essential oils: individually or in a starter kit.

A starter kit is the most economical way. Below are my two favorite starter kits.

doTerra Kits & Product Mockups — Home Essentials Kit

This kit includes 9 full size (15ml) essential oils: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, Oregano, Peppermint, Breathe, DigestZen, and On Guard.

1- 5ml bottle: Deep Blue

Petal Diffuser

Part Number: 41180001
Wholesale: $275.00
Savings: $86.25

This kit includes 10 sample size (5ml) essential oils: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, Oregano, Peppermint, Breathe, DigestZen, On Guard and Deep Blue.

1- Peppermint Beadlets,

1- doTERRA On Guard Beadlets

Part Number: 60200540
Wholesale: $150.00
Savings: $37.00

Sinuses are several hollow cavities within the skull that allow the skull to be lightweight without compromising strength. These cavities are connected to the nasal cavity through small channels. When the mucous membrane lining becomes swollen or inflamed, the sinuses are unable to drain correctly. This can lead to infection and sinusitis.

Sinusitis is the inflammation or an infection of the mucus membranes lining in the sinuses and inner nasal passages. Sinusitis is caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Symptoms will present themselves as blocked nasal passages, headache, fever, dental pain, reduced sense of small and or taste, bad breath, and a cough that produces mucus.

Essential oils can help ease the symptoms.

Some of my favorite essential oils for sinusitis are: peppermint, rosemary, eucalyptus, and thyme. They help decrease sinus pressure, inflammation, and open the airways.

Diffuser Blend:

2 drops peppermint
2 drops rosemary
1 drop eucalyptus
1 drop thyme

Diffuse throughout the day.

Sinus Relief Steam Treatment (my favorite for immediate relief)

2 cups of hot water
2 drops peppermint
2 drops rosemary
1 drop eucalyptus
1 drop thyme

In a glass bowl, add the hot water along with the above essential oils and stir.
Sit or stand in a comfortable position.
With a towel, make a tent over your head and bowl with hot water.
Breathe in the aroma for about 5 minutes.
Repeat the treatment every 2-3 hours as needed.

Are you ready to add essential oils to help relieve your sinusitis symptoms?