COPD is the co-occurrence of chronic bronchitis and emphysema, in which the airways of the lungs become narrowed. This leads to a limitation of the flow of air to and from the lungs, causing shortness of breath. This disease is considered poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time.

COPD is caused by noxious particles or gas, most commonly from tobacco smoking, which triggers an abnormal inflammatory response in the lungs. The natural course of COPD is characterized by occasional sudden worsening of symptoms called acute exacerbations, most of which are caused by infections or air pollution.

In Robert Tisserand's Essential Oil Safety Masterclass (2022), Robert stated in a Q&A that he personally felt that ingesting eucalyptus capsules was very effective for respiratory issues.

Eucalyptus radiata may be used as a rectal implant, such as:
15-20 drops of essential oil in a tablespoon of carrier oil (about 3%)
Place the mixture in a small syringe (no needle!) and inject into the rectum.
Retain the mixture through the night or as long as possible for best results.
Thoroughly clean the applicator after each use.

In the Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, Purchon and Cantele share this Emypysema Massage blend:
15 drops Cedarwood
10 drops Eucalyptus (they don't mention the Latin name)
5 drops Thyme ct thymol or Hyssop
Combine in a 2mL bottle

Nebulizing Food-Grade Hydrogen Peroxide
Per Dr. Mercola, nebulize 1-3 minutes daily, or at least when a significant virus exposure is suspected, utilizing 3% or less concentration of hydrogen peroxide in saline solution. Dr. Mercola uses 0.1% concentration, and for maintenance, he nebulizes 2-3 times weekly for 1-3 minutes. Albeit, he does not have COPD, so adjust use per need.
If your peroxide (HP) concentration is 3%: 1/4 tsp HP + 7 1/4 tsp saline = 0.1%
If your peroxide (HP) concentration is 12%: 5 ounces saline = 0.1%
If your peroxide (HP) concentration is 36%: 15 ounces saline = 0.1%

DYI Saline Solution
Mix 1 tsp unprocessed salt (such as Himalayan, Celtic or Redmond's Real salt) into a pint of distilled water. This will give you a 0.9% saline solution, which is about the concentration found in body fluids. If salt settles, no need to shake the jar, as the water is saturated and it will settle again.

Inner Thigh/Suppository Application
"Essential oils absorbed into the abdominal veins [eg. as a suppository or applied on inner thighs] bypass the liver. They are fed directly into the heart-lung circulatory system without first being subjected to biotransformation by the liver detoxification enzyme system. Consequently, they reach the lower bronchial capillaries in their original lipophilic and volatile state, still capable of eliminating pathogenic microorganisms and dissolving and expectorating mucus" (From The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils by Kurt Schnaubelt.)

Suppository Use Information
Pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and lung congestion respond very quickly to essential oils when delivered by suppositories. The essential oils bypass the liver and are fed directly into the heart-lung circulatory system. Thus, they reach the lower bronchial capillaries in their original lipophilic and volatile state, still capable of eliminating pathogenic microorganisms and dissolving and expectorating mucus. If helpful, a suppository can be used every 1-2 hours as needed. A quick way to accomplish a suppository is to put 1-3 drops of Lung Support blend, Rosemary ct. verbenone, Myrtle or another mild oil of choice into an empty capsule and fill the rest full with a carrier oil such as Olive or Castor oil. The desired ratio is said to be 10:1 (1 drop essential oil to 10 drops carrier oil). If you do this for someone else, especially a child, try it on yourself first to be sure you have the dilution correct so that it's not uncomfortable. If diluted properly, it should not cause discomfort. For ease of filling a capsule, many prefer to use a pipette. We have glass pipettes and plastic available. Lubricate the capsule liberally and insert. Lie down or recline for about 30 minutes as the essential oils dissolve the capsule and move into the lungs. Always test your application on yourself before you apply to your child. Adjust the dilution if needed.

Testimonies
1. I have COPD, and since using essential oils now for about a year, I have experienced a lot of improvement in my breathing. Respiratory Relief and Peppermint have helped me regain activity that I thought I'd given up forever. Diffusing nightly and putting a drop on my hands and inhaling in the day, have worked incredibly well for me.

2. For my COPD, I used Rosemary ct cineole, Peppermint and Lemon. I put this blend in an empty 15ml essential oil bottle. I inhale this deeply for 2-3 minutes throughout the day, and set it on my bedside table at night. It has helped improve my breathing tremendously. Diffusing it nightly helps me to sleep better, and therefore my days are better. My overall health and activity levels are increasing. Here's the "recipe" I used:
45 drops Rosemary ct cineole
30 drops Peppermint
30 drops Lemon

3. I've been diagnosed with COPD, and when I started to come down with a cold recently, I was really concerned because I very easily go into pneumonia, so my doctor prescribed an antibiotic in hopes of stopping the cold from becoming more serious. Bad idea! After a few hours I could hardly breathe and had to be rushed to the ER. I spent over a week in intensive care trying to live through the side effects of the antibiotic. While still in the hospital, my daughter-in-law brought me capsules of Lung Support mixed with a carrier oil for me to insert like a suppository. I cannot tell you how fast this worked. The results were almost immediate. I also found that by putting a drop on my hands and inhaling helped my breathing as well. The quality of my sleep improved when I fell asleep inhaling the oil like this with my hands cupped over my nose, and that helped me gain ground, too.

4. I have COPD and have had to use a lot of antibiotics over the years for bronchitis and lung infections to prevent it from going into pneumonia, but since learning about essential oils, my life has improved greatly. I use Warrior 3-4 times daily with about 15 diluted drops in a capsule. This has worked far better than any antibiotics I've ever used, and instead of getting worse over time, I am actually getting better.
[HEO's Safety Comment: Oral use should only be considered with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils.]

5. My mother has COPD, and I was diagnosed with it myself a few years ago. My mother is on 24/7 oxygen and just miserable. I was very disappointed to find myself on the same path. Thanks to my friend for suggesting I try some of your essential oils, I got a diffuser and started diffusing Respiratory Relief nightly. In less than two months, I had almost no allergy symptoms anymore. When I went for my regular appointment with my doctor, she looked at my tests and asked me what I was doing. She was amazed at my improvement. I continue to use Respiratory Relief nightly in the diffuser and inhale it during the day, and I continue to improve. I have not felt any need to go back to the doctor and have been completely drug-free now for over a year. These oils work!

6. I recently went to my doctor and the diagnosis of COPD is still apparent, but I have not had any symptoms to increase for one year since the original dx. My doctor wants to know what is in the Respiratory Relief blend. I will send him the ingredients list and also include one of your cards. I have shared your cards with others as well. I am very grateful that I found your internet site. I sleep beside my nebulizer every night, and now I am used to the noise, so I can sleep through the cycles. Thank you for all that you and your family do to help others. Shalom and blessings, Sharon

7. Due to a birth defect, I've aspirated into my lungs all my life causing ever-increasing scarring in my lungs. After many years of testing, and because the doctors had to give it a name, they decided on atypical COPD. There is no medical resolution to be had. Following a serious health event, I was put on oxygen 24/7 at age 25 and told not to expect to live to be 30. I had young children and a young faith. My husband prayed for me and God instantly healed my lungs miraculously and entirely. (Medical X-rays confirmed it.) To God be the glory!!! For reasons I do not need to understand, He did not heal the anatomical defect that caused me to aspirate, so over the next 23 years the scar tissue continued to build up again.

Fourteen years ago I was placed back on low levels of oxygen, and had to increase the levels as needed. About 5 years ago I was visiting Texas and asked Linda Sherman about EO's for respiratory issues. She suggested Respiratory Relief. I began to use it by inhalation directly and diffusion. I applied it on my feet and my chest a total of probably 2 - 3 times a day for several weeks. I experienced a reduced need for oxygen (checked my O2 sats regularly) so that I now only use it at night, or if I am needing to be involved in strenuous or continuous above normal activity, or if I am going to be at a very high elevation. (I live in Colorado and am acclimated to elevations up to about 7000 feet.) I diffuse either Respiratory Relief or Eucalyptus globulus at night, but I have not used it otherwise unless indicated by special need. 

I recently began using Lung Support some as well. For the first time in many years I got bronchitis a few weeks ago while traveling. In years past, I would still have it because it would take me months to recover. Also, by using the Respiratory Relief, Lung Support, and a mucolytic blend I put together (ginger, clary sage, pine, thyme and eucalyptus in a base of mullein infused in extra virgin olive oil), I was able to shorten the critical period from a few weeks to a few days as well as keep it from turning into pneumonia (which is unheard of for me.) The whole incident lasted about 4 weeks. 

During the bronchitis event I used the Lung Support and mucolytic blends diluted in capsule form as suppositories too. That may sound like a long time, but for me it was very shortened, especially since that encompasses the occurrence of all symptoms, and the last week was nearly void of any symptoms at all. My doctor's nurse had called me on day 3 about some blood test results and heard my cough and the sound of my oxygen machine and immediately scheduled me to come in the next day. By the time I went for the appointment, my sats were back in the high 80's and low 90's without oxygen. My doctor sent me home saying she had planned on putting me in the hospital, but that there was no need to do so. She said: "Just keep doing what you are doing." It did take longer for the cough to go away, and I did stay on oxygen for about 4 weeks to help speed the healing, but I know the essential oils are the reason this episode was short lived and why I am able to be free from total oxygen dependence. I have since heard from several people that they have or had bronchitis too, and it is just hanging on for weeks and weeks. To God be the glory!!! I hope maybe some of this will help someone else. - Patty N.

8. My dad has COPD and has suffered for so many years. I have prayed and prayed for something to help him not suffer so much. I found your site and ordered the Lung Support, Respiratory Relief and Peppermint oil. After I applied the oils he said he hasn't breathed this well in a long time. - Jaime

9. My Mom always has a puffer at home for when she feels a little wheezy or tight in the chest from COPD. She rarely uses it - maybe a few times a year. When she went to her doctor last time and asked for a new prescription for it, he told her they don't make it anymore. She didn't want a different one because she is sensitive to a lot of meds and found only that particular brand worked safely for her. I gave her Lung Support and showed her how to put one drop in her palm and rub her hands together and breathe it in. She told me last time I saw her that she LOVES IT! She said it works great and she won't need to have a puffer anymore. That was music to my ears! - Margaret

10. Respiratory Relief and Lung Support are really helping me. I have emphysema/COPD, and the oils help me relax. - Dawn

11. I have chronic COPD, and since using Lung Support, I've experienced amazing improvement. My neuropathy is also much better from using the Neuropathy Spray, where nothing else gave relief. Praise the Lord! - Gary

12. I have COPD but oddly enough I don't get a lot of gunk in my lungs. I do however get a lot of drainage from my sinuses into my throat (especially after being sick a couple weeks ago with a mild cold). I suspect this is a side affect of my inhalers. I've used Lung Support on my upper chest/throat area as well as an allergy blend around my ears to make sure they drain. I've been close to more than one ear infection in recent months, and so far I've avoided a full blown infection. I know the oils work because after I use them I start coughing from the drainage into my throat. Not fun, but it's better than sitting in my head causing infections, and it's clearing everything out so I'm coughing much less this week than I was last week. - Tracy

13. Thank you for the MRSA info! After taking many essential oils recommended for pneumonia, I looked up your site and started on the sample of Mercy that I've had for over a year. I just dabbed some in and on my nose as per your info, and I truly believe this is the answer to all of my 69 years of asthma and COPD. I had a carbuncle and blood poisoning as a child. I was treated with lots of antibiotics, and I now believe this caused MRSA to set up residence in my nose and cause me a lifetime of misery in my chest. But now praise to our Lord Jesus and your info and your Mercy, I believe I have found the answer to it all. I'm feeling better than I've felt in years. Thank you and God bless your ministry. - Suzi-Annah

14. My dad uses Respiratory Relief and Lung Support for his emphysema and is doing well with his breathing. It makes him feel so much better. 

15. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve had the worst lung infection again, I am in my 11th day, and your lung blends Alive and Top Gun have kept me alive. I stopped using the pharmaceutical drugs a long time ago because they have thinned my skin and lowered my immune system. The steroids have enlarged my heart. I have double lung disease, emphysema includinCOPD with some aspects of asthma attached, rendering my lung usage at less than 70%. I stopped the salbutamol and ipratropium (sp) in my nebuliser and instead have been using your lung oils with water, and sometimes  saline mixed with it. Although I have probably coughed up 4 pint glasses of nastiness, I am not so painfully breathless today, and I walked down the stairs slowly for the first time in over a week. Thank you for your oils, they are a blessing to me and are keeping me alive, for how ever long. - Dawn 

16. 4. My dad is doing so much better with emphysema after I started using Lung Support and Respiratory Relief. He is no longer using oxygen 24 hours round the clock. I thank The Lord for guiding me to your website. Shalom. - Lilian  

17. One of the blends I have for COPD to support the lungs is 15 drops Cedarwood, 10 drops Spearmint, 5 drops Eucalyptus, 5 drops Tangerine. I use a few drops in a diffuser or mix it with a carrier oil to a safe dilution and rub over the lung area. My dad does the colloidal silver in his nebulizer. He diffuses at night. He also uses a ceramic device called a Himalayan Pink Salt inhaler that allows you to inhale salt molecules. - Robin

18. I have COPD and my biggest challenge is infections. I have pleurisy, pneumonia regularly, but not constantly. It also comes on suddenly and leaves me with pain to deal with until I can get to a doctor. The last time I started hurting at 3pm. By 5pm it was quite worse. At 6pm I made a blend of Warrior, Thyme vulgaris ct linalool and Cypress diluted to 25% and started applying every hour where my lung was hurting. By 10pm, it was the first time I could tell it was any better and I could turn over some in the recliner. After the 12 midnight application, I slept until 3am, and then I woke up hurting, so I reapplied and slept until 6am. When I awoke at 6am, I was still hurting quite a bit, so I reapplied my blend at 6 and again at 7am. AFTER THAT, I went several hours feeling much better and applied a scheduled dose at noon, not based on pain. I ran errands, delivered a meal and met friends for dinner and was still not hurting. It was 8-9pm before I got back home and applied another scheduled dose (again, not based on pain). I think I could have completely healed by just applying the oils. (I saw my MD the next day just for convenience and my lack of knowledge on length of treatment.) It was the first time I had this good of results from using oils. I included extra details just to show how long it took to get results in case anyone wants to try. To say I was delighted is an understatement, since so many times it starts without warning!! - Rhonda

19. A customer shared a link to this blog: 14 Plants to Clean Your Lungs. At the point she shared the link, she'd not tried the supplements. If anyone tries these, we'd love to share your results as an effort to help others.

Reference
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, 2014, page 221.