Breathe Essential Oil
Breathe (Respiratory Blend) Essential Oil is definitely one that you want in on hand for any respiratory or breathing issue!
Last year as part of the Continuing Education series I’m doing on doTERRA’s essential oils in the Healthy and Thriving Women and my team’s private Facebook group, I went through the basics, science, sourcing, safety, uses, and emotions of Digest Zen essential oil on FB!
Below I’ve recapped what we went through via podcast, video or blog post!
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BASICS OF ON BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
This blend is AMAZING if you struggle with allergies (whether seasonal or regular) or any other respiratory symptom.
Enhanced with the powerful respiratory benefits of Cardamom, this is a remarkable blend of Essential Oils that combine to help you breathe easier.
This ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND supports healthy respiratory function when seasonal threats are high and can be used safely by ALL members of the family to soothe airways and promote clear breathing.
This proprietary blend consists of Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon, Ravensara, and Cardamom Essential Oils, all known for their positive effects on the respiratory system.
It can be applied topically to the chest, back, or bottom of feet, or diffused at nighttime to calm the senses and promote sleep.
• Maintains feelings of clear airways and easy breathing.
• Helps minimize the effects of seasonal threats.
PRACTICAL USES:
• Diffuse or inhale directly from palms, or rub on chest when environmental threats are high.
• Use when outdoors to minimize the effects of seasonal changes.
• Diffuse at bedtime to promote a restful night’s sleep.
• When loud noises are keeping you up at night, diffuse for a calming effect that promotes a restful night’s sleep.
SCIENCE OF BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
Breathe (Respiriatory Blend) contains laurel leaf, peppermint, eucalyptus, melaleuca, lemon, cardamom, ravintsara, and ravensara!
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Here is a summary of the chemical family and constituent of a few oils below:
– Peppermint – Menthol, Menthone, a-pinenes, b-pinenes, Methyl acetate
– Eucalyptus – Eucalyptol, Alpha-terpineol
– Melaleuca – terpinenes, y-terpinenes, terpinene-4-ol and p-cymene.
– Lemon – limonene and beta-pinene
– Cardamom – Terpinyl acetate, I,8 cineole, Linalool
You can learn more about Peppermint, Melaleuca and Lemon’s chemical constituents in the blog posts I did on those below.
– Lemon: http://www.madewell345.com/2017/11/18/lemon-essential-oil/
– Peppermint: http://www.madewell345.com/2017/11/13/peppermint-essential-oil/
– Melaleuca: http://www.madewell345.com/2017/11/03/melaleuca-tea-tree-essential-oil/
But for this post, we are going to focus on Eucalyptus!
“The two main chemical components of Eucalyptus oil are Eucalyptol and alpha-terpineol. Eucalyptol is one of several prominent oxides found in a specific group of essential oils. These oxides provide many powerful benefits, most of which are found in Eucalyptus oil. Many oxides, such as Eucalyptol, offer powerful cleansing benefits and a produce a soothing, cooling vapor. When specific oxides are applied topically, they can also rejuvenate and invigorate the skin. Eucalyptus oil contains a very high concentration of Eucalyptol, which makes Eucalyptus oil an ideal oil for obtaining many of these oxide benefits.” – doTERRA on Eucalyptus Uses and Benefits
Thus, because of the high Eucalyptol content in the Eucalyptus oil, it allows the Breathe blend to provide that cooling, soothing vapor when used aromatically or applied to the skin.
Amazing huh? 🙂
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Furthermore, the chemical constituents of Breathe Blend give the essential oil the following properties:
– Antiviral
– Antibacterial
– Analgesic
– Insecticidal
– Hypotensive
– Disinfectant
– Catalyst
– Anti-inflammatory
– Antispasmodic
– Decongestant
– Expectorant
– Cooling
– Stimulating
SOURCING OF BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
Because Breathe is a blend of oils and natural components, the oils come from different places!
– PEPPERMINT: Washington State – doTERRA’s peppermint essential oil is sourced from Washington State from local peppermint farmers. The Pacific Northwest is for peppermint because of the high amounts of rainfall they have each year. This gives the peppermint a high menthol content, which gives it its sweet, minty aroma and flavor.
– EUCALYPTUS: Australia – Eucalyptus oil hails from Australia, where various parts of the tree from its bark to its leaves are used by the Aboriginals for tools, shields, musical instruments, and health purposes.Australia is home to almost all 700 known species of eucalyptus trees. Furthermore, the trees consume a large amount of water. Thus, wherever the tree is planted, there must be enough water to help both the Eucalyptus trees and others around it survive – Australia provides that climate.
– CARDAMOM: Guatemala – doTERRA Cardamom essential oil is produced from cardamom seeds grown in Guatemala, where doTERRA has established a Co-Impact Sourcing initiative to help local growers improve their quality of life.By providing a new drying facility for the cardamom plants in Sika’abe, Guatemala, doTERRA has helped improve the efficiency of the cardamom harvesting and production process. Before, cardamom growers had to travel far distances to dry the product, which was problematic due to the short shelf life of cardamom seeds.
– LEMON: Italy – doTERRA sources Lemon essential oil from citrus orchards in Sicily, Italy, where families who have grown lemon and bergamot for generations help grow and harvest the lemons that are eventually used for doTERRA Lemon oil. In the past, the economic downturn caused many Sicilian orchards to close; however, through Co-Impact Sourcing®, doTERRA has provided a business opportunity for growers who wish to continue their family tradition of running an orchard.
– MELALEUCA: Australia – doTERRA’s Melaleuca comes from Australia, where the plant itself is indigenous. More commonly known as “Tea Tree”, Melaleuca Essential Oil has over 92 different compounds and limitless applications.
The leaves of the Melaleuca tree were used by the Aborigines of Australia for centuries. They would crush the leaves and inhale the oil to promote clear breathing and apply the leaves directly to the skin to help with recovery.
All of these oils and places makes this beautiful blend multi-cultural don’t you think?
So amazing how so much care and thought goes into WHERE each oil is sourced from and WHICH oils are included in this blend.
SAFETY OF BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
Breathe essential oil is a very versatile and safe oil to use. However, read on below to learn more about how you can use it safely.
WHO: It’s great for all ages, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and even dogs. However, with younger children, I would recommend this be diluted due to its high menthol component.
APPLICATION: This oil can be used AROMATICALLY and TOPICALLY, but not internally due to the Eucalyptus in there (which isn’t recommended for internal use). It can also be applied on “neat” – can go on without a carrier oil. However, I would recommend dilution and carrier oil for children.
Like most essential oils, try to avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
DOSAGE: None – but dilute if necessary (especially due to the ginger).
SHELF LIFE: Typical shelf life is roughly 5 years as well! You can look at the bottom of your doTERRA lavender bottle for the expiration date.
SAFETY PRECAUTION: However, be sure to keep OUT of the reach of children because even though it’s safe, we want to be careful they don’t OVEREXPOSE themselves to it. Also, if you are pregnant or under a doctor’s care, feel free to consult with them if you’re concerned.
Note – this information is just based on my understanding and is just for doTERRA’s Breathe you will need to do your research on other lemon essential oils.Note – this information is just based on my understanding and is just for doTERRA’s Frankincense- you will need to do your research on other lemon essential oils.
USES OF BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
Breathe has SO many great uses.
Here are some of its top uses:
– PNEUMONIA & ASTHMA: Diffuse or apply under nose and on chest.
– ALLERGIES: Inhale from cupped hands or apply under nose
– COUGH & CONGESTION: Diffuse or apply under or over bridge of nose and to chest
– BRONCHITIS & INFLUENZA: Diffuse and/or apply to chest
– SINUSITIS & NASAL POLYPS: Apply across or under nose
– SLEEP ISSUES: Diffuse with lavender and or apply to bottoms of feet
– CONSTRICTED BREATHING: Diffuse and apply to chest
– EXERCISE-INDUCED ASTHMA: Diffuse and apply to chest
As a reminder, Breathe is a blend of peppermint, melaleuca, lemon, laurel leaf, ravensara, eucalyptus and cardamom essential oil and natural plants.
Such a great oil to be used in so many different ways!
EMOTIONS BEHIND BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
I though in addition to talking about the basics, science, sourcing, safety, and uses of essential oils, I would also do a section on the emotional aspect of each oil!
This is taken from the “Emotions & Essential Oils: A Modern Resource for Healing” Guide – 4th Edition.
(Breathe is known as the “Oil of Breath”)
“[Breathe] Respiratory blend addresses the inability to let go of grief and pain. The individual in need of Respiratory Blend struggles to breathe an dliterally feels suffocated by sadness. THe lungs and air passages become constricted, preventing air and emotion from releasing. The root of this condition is feeling unloved; the individual grieves the love they never received. They often shut down due to fear, not knowing whether it’s safe to open and take in life. Respiratory Blend encourages individuals to release grief and sadness and to receive genuine love and healing.
Respiratory Blend also supports individuals’ relationship with Spirit and deepen’s one’s connection to life. It invites individuals to let go (breath out) and receive (breath in). IN this way, this blend teaches indivudals to embrace life through breath. Respiratory Blend imbues individuals with the courage to fully open.
SUMMARY:
Negative Emotions: Sadness, grief, despiar, unloved, difficulty breathing, constriction, distrust.
Positive Emotions: Loved, cared for, receiving, courage, to fully open, embracing life, healed, solace
TESTIMONIES OF BREATHE ESSENTIAL OIL
Here are a few ways Breathe has helped both myself and others:
1. Helped me to BREATHE at night and during the day when battling colds and/or congestion
2. Has helped individuals breathe during seasons of high environmental threats and allergies
3. Helped breathing during workouts or periods of high cardiovascular activity
And so many more!
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If you would like to learn more about doTERRA essential oils, check out an Essential Oils 101 Webinar I put together >>HERE<<.
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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
