Respiratory Relief
Myrtle (Myrtus communis), Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), Eucalyptus Globulus, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Pine (Pinus kessia), Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Marjoram (Origanum majorana), Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
 
Indications:
Respiratory issues including pneumonia, congestion, colds, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, sinusitis, sore throats, mucus, bone spurs

Respiratory Relief and Lung Healing are "cousins." Many use Lung Healing for viral issues and Respiratory Relief for bacteria, mucus, fungus issues.

Application:
Topical: Apply on chest, neck, ears and/or bottom of feet. Dilute with massage oil and massage on chest and back and Vita Flex points on the body. Use with a warm compress. Apply over sinus areas, but be careful not to get into the eyes. Rub around ears and on feet, neck, and throat. Inhale deeply to help with headache.

Inhalation: Diffuse. Add a few drops of Respiratory Relief to bowl of hot, steaming water. Place a towel over your head and the water/oil mixture and inhale the steam to open sinuses. This may help relieve breathing difficulties related to flu, colds, and pneumonia.

Internal: Although the oils in this blend are considered safe for internal use, it was formulated primarily for topical and inhalation use.
Aromatic Honey Tea
2 drops EO's
3 TB local, raw honey
Use 1 tsp of this mixture in each cup of herbal tea.
 
Frequency:  Approximately 75 MHz

Testimonies:
1. I diffused this blend when my six-month-old daughter got the whooping cough. During this time, she slept in my bedroom so I also benefited from breathing the oil all through the night. Six years prior to this, I had a bad case of pneumonia that left my lung capacity so that I felt I could not get a whole breath of air. Not a big deal, but definitely noticeable. An incredible thing happened. After breathing this blend for about six weeks, my lung capacity returned to normal. This is what “sold” me on using essential oils for sickness and disease and I began my quest for more knowledge about the use of oils, both ancient use and modern day usage. – Linda
 
2. I had a very bad sore throat, and nothing I did was dealing with it until I thought to try rubbing Respiratory Relief on my throat. The sore throat disappear, and I was amazed. – Joan
 
3. Even though this blend is not recommended to be taken internally, I have experienced very positive results by putting three drops on my tongue when my sinuses are stuffy. – Jenny

4. I started having some minor pain in my right heel that, within a couple of weeks, increased to the point that I was minimizing how much I walked. I found myself shifting my weight to other areas of my foot (which started causing me back and joint pain) and was limping around. I was getting very annoyed, and I had no idea what was going on. When I prayed about it, I felt like the Lord showed me it was a bone spur. I asked Linda what her recommendation would be for that, and was surprised when she told me "Respiratory Relief." I already had some Respiratory Relief that I had been diffusing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and have had very good results with. She recommended that I apply a few drops clockwise to my heel. I had been using the oils for over a year with very good results, but I have to say, when Linda recommended a "respiratory" blend for this, I was a little skeptical. That soon melted away as the pain became almost imperceptible. I apply 2-3 drops once or twice a day if I am on my feet a lot, or once every day or two if I'm not. Many times, I forget it is even there. I use it less and less as time goes on. I am so pleased and amazed! The more I learn and use the oils, the more I am in awe of God and His provision for us. Thank you Jesus! – P.N.

5. I wanted to thank you for recommending the Respiratory Relief for my heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. I was shocked that Respiratory Relief would have been the solution on my heels but by the next day the pain had subsided tremendously, and by the second day I could actually walk without pain. I am expecting tomorrow, day three, it will be even better. This is a wonderful remedy for my foot pain, and I would never have imagined from the name to have applied it to my feet. Thank you for being so helpful in identifying these remedies. - B.H.

6. My son [9 years old, has Down Syndrome and respiratory/immune issues] woke up a little sluggish this morning but seemed to do okay during speech and his aqua therapy. However, when we got home he began to get congested and progressively worse. He then got very pale and began to go into respiratory distress, similar to what we see happen in the middle of the night when he is sick. I immediately put Warrior on his feet and rubbed in this chest and back with Respiratory Relief.  He immediately took a deep breath, started talking up a storm (we have seen this before when using Warrior) and he is now resting and breathing comfortably.  Still sick but he’s breathing and we are not having to run to a doctor or hospital!! We have never had a prescribed medication that worked this well. I hope this continues to provide relief for him and keeps him off the medications that seem to do more harm than good. All I can say is “Wow” and “Thank you”!!! - S.M.

7. My daughter is using the Respiratory Relief blend for asthma and allergies. She turned 3 years old last month, and last week we went to the asthma/allergy specialist. The blend is working well - she is clear. Her lungs, nose, eyes, throat are all clear. She has not been on her asthma/allergy meds since we started the oils. I put a drop on the bottom of each foot nightly, and that's all it takes. I just wanted to thank you for everything. I have told many friends and family members about your website.  I hope we continue to stay healthy. - K.S.

8. My 15-year-old son with Down Syndrome, has for the past 14 years had to go to the hospital for pneumonia anytime between February and May. Sometimes more than once. This was the first year with NO pneumonia, and so far it has been 15 months with no hospital stays. The only thing different this year has been that we've used Lung Healing and Respiratory Relief. We applied it topically to his chest nightly with jojoba oil and diffused it in his room while sleeping. Thank you. - J.H.

9. Last year my little girl (at 5 years old) had an episode that sent her to the ER. She could hardly breathe and had treatments all night as well as steroids. After getting through that she was fine, until this year around the same time she struggled breathing again. I dread giving her treatments but had no other options. I began using Larix, which helped tremendously, but the treatment that worked the best was the Respiratory Relief because of it's quick response.  One night I heard her coughing, and when I got down the hall I could hear her wheezing.  I took the Respiratory Relief (which I had been using almost exclusively) and rubbed it on her chest and ear lobes.  I prayed for her beside her bed, and literally within minutes her wheezing stopped.  This never happened with any other natural treatment.  She now goes to my room for her oil when she feels the need for it, and it's been amazing!  THANK YOU!!!!!

A week later . . . I just woke up to my little 6 year old having a total coughing fit, wheezing and hard time breathing. While my hubby went for the holy basil and larix I rubbed her chest with the Respiratory Relief and almond oil.  While I was putting it away, she stopped coughing (and the coughing was non-stop. . . I thought I'd need the treatment) she had fallen asleep already. - E.T.R.

10. My 4 year old gets a cough in the middle of the night from allergies. We started putting Respiratory Relief on her chest and back as soon as she starts coughing, and she stops within minutes!
 -L.W.

11. My daughter's ears were plugged, and I read that Eucalyptus is good for opening the Eustachian tube. I emailed Linda, and she remembered that I had purchased Respiratory Relief, which has eucalyptus oils in it. She suggested that I put a couple drops of Respiratory Relief on a cotton ball, and insert it into her ear. After only two applications, my daughter said she heard a "pop," and then she felt her ear drain. She's still coughing some, but she feels so much better having her ear cleared.  I'm continually amazed at our God's creativity! - D.G.

12. I wanted to share with you my success with using your wonderful oils. A couple of weeks ago I developed some allergy symptoms, sneezing, LOTS of drainage down the back of my throat, etc. After a couple of days I realized that I was developing a sinus infection and possibly bronchitis. By coincidence I had an appointment with my Dr (a follow up visit for another matter), so while I was there, he diagnosed me with a sinus infection and prescribed amoxicillin. I went ahead and got it filled, but thought I would try the oils before taking it. I began using Respiratory Relief topically on my chest and rib cage, and I started taking Warrior internally: 4 drops in a capsule 3 times a day. I also rotated Warrior and Respiratory Relief in my nebulizing diffuser. Within 4 days, I no longer had any symptoms of infection. I still had a tickling cough, but I was able to resolve that with Peppermint, and Lemon oils in honey. This is the first time I have EVER not had to resort to antibiotics to get over a sinus infection. I am so susceptible to respiratory infections that any seasonal allergy attack or cold always leads to a sinus infection, and most of the time, bronchitis. I have gotten so tired of having to take antibiotics every two to three months year round. So needless to say, I am thrilled!! Thank you so much for allowing the Lord to use your wisdom to help others! God Bless you and your family. - M.W.

13. Recently, on our family vacation, I was attacked by allergies from being in a different state. It quickly started to turn to an upper respiratory infection. I had brought along my Respiratory Relief and began to apply 2-3 drops to my chest throughout the day when I would begin to have trouble breathing. I cleared right up and the vacation was saved!! - C.B.

14. While visiting family out-of-town, my cousin's daughter had a fever with an ear infection. You could tell she felt horrible; she was super fussy and nothing would comfort her. I had a few of my essential oils with me, so I diluted Respiratory Relief and gently massaged around her ear and on the bottoms of her feet along with diluted Warrior, Bacteria Top Gun, Oregano and Plague Defense.  She loved having me massage around her ear, whereas earlier she wouldn't let anyone else touch it. She also loved me rubbing it on her feet. Her mother put her to bed and after 30 minutes of fussing they went in to get her. She stopped crying and asked to eat. This was the first time she wanted to eat all day.  She ate a ton of food and was wide awake laughing and playing. She had not been like that all day!  At midnight she was still in her crib oohing and ahhing, happy as a lark and playing! She finally fell asleep and did well the next day until mid-afternoon. The oils lasted that long! I had run out of Respiratory Relief and didn't have any to use that night ;(. We all saw the blessing of the oils though - all my family asked for your web address! - A.K.

15. Our daughter has Cerebral Palsy, a feeding tube, two VP shunts and pretty severe brain damage from a cyst in her brain. Last week she began to run a 102-103 degree fever. We immediately took her to the emergency room. After blood work, chest X-rays and so on, they told us that they thought she might be starting to develop pneumonia because there was a slight haze on one area of her chest X-ray. They prescribed an antibiotic and gave her a shot as well. She is not able to walk much with out assistance and did not feel well enough to do much physical activity at all. The lack of physical activity is a real problem when it comes to respiratory illnesses in children with physical disabilities and older adults with mobility issues. Movement in a normal, healthy person helps to clear the lungs. I was very concerned because of this and decided to give her the antibiotic instead of trying the oils. After one dose of the antibiotic she had severe diarrhea and broke out in a rash. After calling her doctor and getting no help, I decided to go ahead and try the oils. I rubbed Warrior on her feet, and I also diluted the Warrior in coconut oil and rubbed some on her back and chest. Her nose seemed a little stuffy, so a couple of hours later I rubbed some Respiratory Relief on her feet and chest. Then I rotated Warrior and Respiratory Relief in our nebulizing diffuser. That night her fever was 100-101. The next day I did the same thing about 3 times. Her fever did not return, her nose was clear and she was back to being herself. The fourth day, I switched the Warrior for Plague Defense and repeated the same routine. She was still doing well, so I stopped all treatment, and she has been fine since. - M. W.

16. I could not stop sneezing this morning, and my nose wouldn't stop dripping. I put Respiratory Relief in my nostrils 3 times over the course of 2 hours. I have stopped sneezing, the dripping has subsided and the itching is nearly resolved. Phew! - Allison P.


Safety:
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, put a few drops of any pure vegetable oil in the eye. Water will not adequately dilute the oil. We’ve never known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your doctor if necessary.