— body system —
Respiratory & Breathing
Lungs, sinuses, throat — congestion, cough, allergy, asthma support.
Common ailments
Coldflucoughcongestionasthmahay feversinusitis
Oils 8 oils that support this system
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
Respiratory relief
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Immune & respiratory
Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Circulation & grounding
Ravintsara
Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8-cineole
Immune & respiratory healing
Pine (Scotch)
Pinus sylvestris
Air purification & cleaning
Cajeput
Melaleuca cajuputi
Strong antimicrobial cleaning
Niaouli
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Air purifying & cleaning
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Strong antimicrobial & cleansing
Spices 1 spices that support this system
Herbs 11 herbs that support this system
Elderflower
Sambucus nigra
Diaphoretic (fever support)
Nettle Leaf
Urtica dioica
Mineral & nutrient tonic
Plantain Leaf
Plantago major
Drawing & soothing
Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis
Antimicrobial (mucous membranes)
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Lung & respiratory support
Lobelia
Lobelia inflata
Respiratory antispasmodic
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Respiratory support
Marshmallow Root
Althaea officinalis
Digestive soothing
Haritaki
Terminalia chebula
Bowel regulator
Bibhitaki
Terminalia bellirica
Mucus-clearing
Hyssop (Syrian)
Origanum syriacum (Syrian oregano / Lebanese za'atar)
Purification and respiratory tonic
Recipes for Respiratory & Breathing
Sore-Throat Ginger Tonic
This drink helps with a sore throat.
drinks · 10 min
Immune-Tending Garden Broth
This broth helps support immunity.
foods · 15 min prep · 45 min simmer
Channel-Clearing Spice Tea
This tea helps with heavy, stuck congestion.
drinks · 15 min
Peppermint-Sage Soother
This shot helps calm digestion and signal the end of the night.
spirits · 5 min
Honey-Garlic Throat Tonic
This tonic helps with throat trouble and seasonal bugs.
drinks · 5 min active; 3-5 days to mature
Tulsi Tea (Daily)
This tea helps with daily stress, immunity, and lung health.
drinks · 8 min
Trikatu Honey (Three Pungents)
This blend helps kindle digestion and clear kapha.
foods · 5 min
Eucalyptus-Thyme Steam (Swedana)
This herbal steam helps open the lungs and clear sinuses.
household · 10 min
Daily Nasya Oil (Nasal Drops)
This nasal oil helps with sinus clarity and morning grounding.
balms · 2 min apply
Cedar Purification Smudge Bundle
This bundle helps cleanse and consecrate a space.
household · 30 min prep + 7 days drying
Mustard Plaster (Chest Poultice)
This poultice helps with chest congestion and deep cold.
balms · 10 min
Hyssop Purification Spray
This spray helps cleanse a space or close out a difficult day.
household · 30 min (15 min steep + cool)
Bhringaraj Spice Decoction (Kashayam)
A milk-free, caffeine-free spiced decoction for cozy warmth, gentle digestion, and traditional hair & scalp support.
drinks · 15 min