ESSENTIAL OILS FOR COUGH

Here are some essential oils for cough

1. Eucalyptus essential oil

Many people use this oil without realizing it. Over-the-counter vapor or chest rubs marketed to suppress coughs often contain eucalyptus oil. Or, they may include the oil's key compound, called eucalyptol or cineole.

A study published in the Alternative Medicine Review found that eucalyptol has an antimicrobial effect and may fight off bacteria that cause illnesses. Eucalyptol may also help to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and ease muscle tension that can result from a cold or flu.

Eucalyptus essential oil can be used to calm a cough in several ways. A person may want to try:

adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil and rubbing the mixture onto the chest and throat
diluting eucalyptus oil in boiling water and inhaling the steam
Chest rubs containing eucalyptus oil are available to buy online.

1. Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary is a common garden herb. Like eucalyptus, it contains the compound cineole.

A study published in the journal Cough found that cineole may help to break up mucus and reduce inflammation