How Can Aromatherapy Help Relieve Asthma?
Aromatheraphy can be helpful in dealing with asthma because a number of essential oils have calming and antispasmodic effects that can encourage emotional balance, ease the struggle to breathe, and cause bronchodilation. Because some asthmatics react to scents, it is better to use the oils topically as a rub rather than an inhalation. To be safe, confer with a trained aromatherapist in choosing the appropriate essential oils for treatment of asthma. The following essential oils also can be helpful for asthmatics: • Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), which has a warming effect and anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and sedative properties. • Frankincense (Boswellia carteii), which has an uplifting effect; it has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. • Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), which has a comforting effect and antispasmodic properties. • Ginger (Zingiber officinale), which has a warming effect and expectorant and stimulant properties. • Lavender (Lavendula officinalis), which h
