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Supports healthy breathing and soothes minor aches and pains. Has a child-resistant cap. 

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Lung Support (with child-resistant cap)
Ho Leaf - also known as Ravintsara ct cineole, (Cinnamomum camphora), Eucalyptus radiata, Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Birch (Betula lenta), Lemon (Citrus limonum)

~ For a Gentle Blend suitable during pregnancy while breastfeeding, for children or for those with delicate constitutions,
consider our Breathe Easy Gentle Blend. ~

Safety Information
Children: 
Not suitable due to Birch. See Safety information below. Consider our Breathe Easy Gentle Blend.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not suitable due to Birch. See Safety information below.

Medication/Health Condition: 
Contraindicated All Routes: Anticoagulant medication (such as aspirin, heparin, warfarin), Cardiac fibrillation, G6PD deficiency, Major Surgery and Childbirth (one week before and after), Peptic Ulcers, Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders, Severe Hepatic (liver) or Renal (kidney) impairment, Hypertensive or Diabetic Retinopathy, Salicylate sensitivity (often applies to ADD/ADHD), Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), Vasculitis
Contraindicated Orally: Cholestasis, GERD
Therapeutic Uses
Lung Support essential oil blend may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following: 
Asthma
Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis (see testimony #65)
Congestion
Coughs
Headache
Inflammation
Lungs
Pain (muscle and skeletal)
Pleurisy
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Respiratory system
Sinus
Throat, sore
Tuberculosis
Virus

Lung Support and Respiratory Relief are "cousins." They complement each other. Lung Support may excel for viral issues, bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia, while Respiratory Relief may excel for bacterial issues and fungus, but generally speaking, they are very similar in action.

Some report that a single drop on/under the tongue and held to the roof of the mouth while inhaling deeply has alleviated the need for inhalers for asthma and bronchitis issues. This has helped with persistent coughs and allergy symptoms as well. While this may have the effect of a strong mint, it also is done with the risk that it may cause irritation/burning to the tender mucus membranes in the mouth and esophagus.

Pneumonia: Zinc Saves Lives from Medical Express
Prof James Tumwine explained, "Zinc is known to bolster the immune system and zinc deficiency is rife all over the developed and developing world."

Hydrogen Peroxide: An At-Home Treatment

Cure Any Virus PDF
by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, March 2020

Hydrogen Peroxide Nebulizing Videos - Mercola
Testimony from Angela September 2021
My husband had a fever, terrible body aches, fatigue and shortness of breath for 4 days before I saw the pdf on your website about nebulizing food-grade hydrogen peroxide written by Dr. Levy.  

I had been using essential oils, but his symptoms persisted.

He napped while I read the article. I rushed to the basement and got down my son’s nebulizer (that is nearly 20 years old, as he is 22!), cleaned up the parts and had my husband try a treatment as soon as he woke up from his nap. 

After 2 treatments, I had to leave for work, but I set him up to continue them hourly. I peeked in on him from our security camera for “proof of life” and saw that he felt well enough to watch TV. (He hadn’t wanted it on before that.) One time, when I spied on him while I was at work, I saw him moving his feet as he reclined. Sounds silly, but he felt so bad before that he barely moved! 

His fever broke the night after starting the nebulized peroxide treatments, and we are convinced that those treatments attacked *whatever* virus his body is fighting. Also, we remain faithful that our Hopewell Oils can now move in and clear up what is left as he continues the H2O2 treatments. 

Words can hardly convey the depth of our gratitude, but THANK YOU! For your hard work providing high-quality oils and for so generously teaching others. 

May the Lord richly bless you! - Angela D.

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

*See SAFETY Information at the bottom of the page

Topical: Dilute with a carrier oilunscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on the area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. Due to Birch, we suggest the maximum topical application dilution to be 12%.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Lung Support is suitable for internal use within safe parameters if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate the internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer them, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective when used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D., notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils internally." 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. It is not a matter of using "French aromatherapy" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application. *See safety information below.
Click here for information about internal usage.

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. verbenoneMyrtle 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 of essential oil to 10 drops of 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
The FDA has not reviewed the following anecdotal testimonies.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted healthcare provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12) 
1. My father battled respiratory issues for the last few years of his life. My friend suggested that I try Lung Support, and no drug the doctors prescribed ever came close to having such a rapid effect on his breathing as did Lung Support. Once the doctors sent him home to die with pneumonia – they said there was nothing else they could do for him. I brought him home and decided to try the Lung Support in a suppository, and it worked. The doctors were amazed and could not believe that he pulled out of it. — F.C.

2. I used Lung Support when my newborn got a bad respiratory infection. I even used the suppository on her – just be sure to dilute it with an oil like olive, coconut or jojoba. — L.S.
[HEO's Safety Comment: Please read the child safety information at the bottom of this page. This mama didn't have other choices of oils available. She used the oil very diluted and applied it to the back and inner thighs.]

3. After receiving your latest email, I found an herb capsule, dumped the contents out and put in drops of Lung Support plus the carrier as suggested. Honestly, I think I feel better already - is it all in my head? :-D   S.W.

4. 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 difference this year has been that we've used Lung Support and Respiratory Relief. We applied it topically to his chest nightly with jojoba oil and diffused it in his room while he was sleeping. Thank you. - J.H.

5. I have been using the Lung Support on my little one, rubbing it on her chest, back and bottom of her feet. ("Tickle feet!" she says!) She was very congested when I tried it and had a lot of trouble breathing through her nose and coughing from the bronchial asthma. I could tell the difference in her breathing almost immediately. The oils are amazing. Truly a gift from the Lord! - S.W.

6. We have asthma issues in our family. We use Lavender to control allergies, Respiratory Relief for flare-ups and then the big gun Lung Support for actual attacks. My son's 02 was *92* on the pulse oximeter (hospital-bound numbers for us), and within a half hour of Lung Support in a suppository, he was back up to 99. (For the suppository, we used 3 drops Lung Support EO in a capsule and filled the rest of the capsule with a carrier oil) - T.T

7. I discovered that Lung Support helped with my older daughter's coughing. She had a fever since last Wednesday night, and we found out on Friday that she has pneumonia. She's had lots of pain in her chest and is coughing and vomiting. I remembered the sample of Lung Support and thought to give it a shot. It immediately helped her stop coughing. I put it on her chest, back and feet. I was pretty surprised. I tried it twice and it worked, but I ran out of the sample ;-/. I Love learning about these oils. - Sheri O.

8. I have a 5-year-old who has been waking up every morning sneezing and coughing and extremely congested for over a year. I took dairy out of his diet and that helped for a while. When that stopped working, I wasn't too keen on going through the entire restricted diet regimen to pinpoint the culprit and it dawned on me that I could just try diffusing some oils. I bought a few oils, figuring I would alternate them to determine what would work best. The first one I tried was Nasal Rescue, and the next morning, he didn't have any congestion (despite my cheapo old pad diffuser). So, I just kept using it until it was gone. Then I put Lung Support in it, and again, no issues in the morning. I have also tried Respiratory Relief with the same result. So . .. while I don't have an answer to the why of his congestion - you have given me aresolution. He now asks for his diffuser to be beside him every night. God has truly blessed us through you - and I was thinking that as you provide relief through the oils, you are ministering by equipping saints to be able to work for His Kingdom. - Kristin

9. I have been sick and ended up with a cough that would not go away. A friend of mine suggested that I try putting a drop of Lung Support under my tongue to see if it would help. I had already been using Respiratory Relief on my chest and diffusing Lung Support at night. I put one drop of Lung Support under my tongue, and instantly, I could feel a difference in my throat! My throat/bronchial tube felt healed. No irritation at all. So now, when I feel a little irritation in my throat, I just put a drop under my tongue and it goes away. Thank you so much for all your help with the oils. - Nina

10. I wanted to let you know that twice today, my son was had difficulties with asthma-type symptoms, and I put a drop of Lung Support on his tongue. Both times, it stopped the symptoms. Thank you so very much for sharing this piece of information with me. We are still praying for wisdom to discern what is causing these issues, but we are so very thankful to the Lord for a way to help him when he is having a hard time. - RaShell

11. I was visiting friends (who are doctors who use your oils) when I had a coughing attack. They had me use the Lung Support essential oil blend, and I felt an immediate calm and relief. - Deborah P.

12. My lung congestion was worsening, so I decided to try Lung Support as a suppository. I can't say enough about how well the suppository works. Wow! Does it ever! I did the suppository every hour on the hour yesterday, and I am continuing today every two hours. I cannot believe how it cut the congestion. I am not coughing as much, and I feel so much better. Praise the Lord! I appreciate all of your help and prayers. My bronchitis usually lasts 3 months or so of coughing in the past, and I ended up with costochondritis. I'm so glad for this knowledge. Blessings - Jan

13. After reading that the Lung Support and Plague Defense helps with chronic coughing, I used it when my cough came on. I get a bad cough after an allergy attack or a cold where I cough so much that I vomit and can't sleep more than 15 minutes at a time. I haven't found anything that helps it go away completely, but using Lung Support under the tongue and Plague Defense on the roof of the mouth (I put some on my thumb and then put my thumb to the roof of my mouth), it has helped enormously. The coughing attacks were only about a minute long and with no vomiting. Thanks for the advice. - Tami

14. We use Lung Support for congestion - it works amazingly fast! - Karen

15. A dear friend of ours has been hospitalized for the last 2 1/2 weeks and developed horrible lung congestion and a cough. I took him some Lung Support, and they used it on his feet. In two-three days, he was clear. It was such a blessing, as he had had brain surgery, and the coughing was horribly painful. I put 10 drops in a tablespoon of carrier oil for him. - Lana

16. My 80-year-young father has weakened lungs and is very susceptible to getting colds, which go straight to his lungs and can easily develop into pneumonia if my mom doesn't get him on antibiotics right away. He had a major pancreatic surgery a few years ago and no longer has a spleen. By the grace of God, he's doing very well, but they say without his spleen, he's much more susceptible to getting colds and flus. I saw that you have some oils for the lungs and pneumonia, so I purchased Respiratory Relief, Lung Support, Plague Defense and Warrior for him 9 months ago. My mom credits these oils for saving my dad. He has had the least amount of lung infections and colds, and even if one came on, it would disappear before getting deep into his lungs like it used to! He uses Lung Support and Respiratory Relief on his chest nightly and Plague Defense and Warrior on the bottoms of his feet when fighting a cold. It's been so liberating for my dad, who loves to be around his grandchildren but kept on getting sick in the past and, therefore, could not spend as much time with them as he would have liked! Thanks so much!! Lisa R.

17.  I have used Lung Support for about a year now to combat a vicious cycle of chronic bronchitis, severe allergies and asthma. I've had these issues since the early 90s, and several times a year, I would get a cough that just wouldn't go away. A year ago, I diffused Respiratory Relief for about 2 months and started the Lung Support (a drop or two on/under the tongue and inhaled deeply) in lieu of an inhaler. Whenever I feel my allergies try to rear their ugly head or a cough tries to latch hold, I use the Lung Support every hour until the problem subsides. I have used it as a suppository and feel it definitely has benefits, however, a drop on the tongue is how it is working for me. - Sherri P. [HEO's comment: We don't advocate dropping oils directly into the mouth. While this has worked well for Sherri, it does have some risks. Essential oils may irritate tender mucus membranes and even cause burning. Consider a drop in a teaspoon of honey then taken by mouth, as adding honey helps to disperse the essential oil and lessen risk.]

18. A bonus side effect of Lung Support used topically is that it reduces moles and freckles over time. My wife used it for several months. It really helped her breathe at night during the winter, and the moles and freckles just faded. - Mitch H.

19. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Hopewell Essential Oils and don't order YL anymore. My favorite is Lung Support. I love the smell of it and it works great for my son's asthma issues! I am slowly getting a cabinet full of Hopewell Oils! - Julie

20. 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 hadn't breathed this well in a long time. - Jaime

21. I have a friend who has severe asthma. He asked me if there was anything that might help him. I read that Clary Sage is a broncho dilator, so I let him sniff the uncapped bottle, which immediately helped. He bought Lung Support and asked me to make him and others in his family Clary Sage inhalers, and he says he has not used his rescue inhalers since starting with the oils. Previously, he was using the Rx steroids inhalers multiple times a day. He started out using the Lung Support a time or two a day and the Clary Sage inhalers as needed. Now, he doesn't have to use either of them often. - Patty N.

22. I have been using Lung Support topically and under the tongue for over a week, but I wasn't getting much relief from the congestion I have been having. Yesterday, I added a couple of drops to a pot of hot water and inhaled it under a blanket for several minutes. This morning, my lungs feel clear and my head also feels cleared of the upper sinus congestion. Next time, I'll start with the steam! - Anita

23. Lung Support works very well when rubbed on the inner thighs! I felt some light chest congestion last night, and once I applied this way, it cleared up within minutes. - Kate

24. I have found great success in using Respiratory Relief and Lung Support on our 8-month-old to heal respiratory congestion. I am thankful to God. - April
[HEO's Comment: Due to Birch in Lung Support, it is not considered suitable for young children. See the Safety information below.]

25. My son was home sick for 3 days last week with an ear infection. That has cleared up, but they always seem to lead to congestion and cough for him. This is how tonight just went down: At 3 a.m., he woke up coughing uncontrollably and crying. At 3:05, I applied Lung Support to his chest, back and inner thighs. At 3:15, all coughing subsided, and he fell asleep. For all the sleepless, croupy nights we have had in the past 11 years, this is simply amazing. I will never again be without this oil blend. -- Susan?

26. We are amazed at how well Lung Support works. I think it smells like Christmas or peppermint and white chocolate.. or heaven. something like that! - Candice

27. Lung Support is my favorite blend for our son's asthma. Sometimes, when he needs a little extra, we add Frankincense. I am always amazed at how fast it works!! - Julie

28. I have used Lung Support EXTENSIVELY while pregnant!! I haven't had a single problem. Lung Support is our “go-to” blend for the entire family for congestion/coughing/diffusing during colds. Lung Support was the only thing that relieved me from coughing during this pregnancy. I put a drop either on my tongue at bedtime or put it on the roof of my mouth with a clean finger. LOVE Lung Support!! - Christy?[HEO's Comment: Due to Birch in Lung Support, it is not considered suitable for use during pregnancy. See the Safety information below.]

29. We have been so grateful to discover that Lung Support clears up my 4-year-old grandson's asthma. My daughter keeps a bottle with them at all times. Recently, little Micah said, "Mama, why do they put my Lung Support in a PINK bottle? Don't they know I'm a BOY?" (Thought you'd like that, Linda!) - Cynthia

30. I just received the Lung Support essential oil today. I ordered it for my grandfather who is suffering from aspiration pneumonia. I've only used it on him for a few hours (since around 2 this afternoon, and now it's about 9:20), and I believe that tonight will be one of the first nights he gets some sleep and, therefore, some much-needed rest. His time between coughs keeps getting longer and longer. And the coughs are less and less severe. He is breathing deeper. If you knew how severe this pneumonia was a few days ago, you wouldn't believe this is the same man. I am in awe. First of all, I am writing to say thank you. I know it may seem premature, but this is the best he's been in three weeks when he had a severe stroke. I shouldn't be surprised because I know what essential oils can do, but to see them work so instantly is amazing, and I just had to reach out and let you know and thank you. - Windy

31. LUNG SUPPORT!!! I will never run out of that stuff...ever!!! Beats anything! (Can you tell we like our Lung Support?!!) - Hollend

32. I have a chest cold right now (going on day 4). Yesterday I tried using one drop of Lung Support sublingually and holding it there as long as possible without swallowing. Shortly after, I coughed up a lot of phlegm and felt a lot more relief than with any previous methods I tried. - Sally
[HEO's comment: We don't advocate dropping oils directly into the mouth. While this has worked well for some, it does have some risks. Essential oils may irritate tender mucus membranes and even cause burning. Consider a drop in a teaspoon of honey then taken by mouth, as adding honey helps to disperse the essential oil and lessen risk.]

33. The Lung Support blend has been an everyday blessing for me. I do not have to take my allergy meds anymore, and I only take 1/4 of my asthma meds now. - Joy

34. I like to diffuse Lung Support while putting Respiratory Relief on topically. I have 3 boys with special needs, all dealing with different respiratory issues. One used to have up to 4 breathing treatments daily along and an oral steroid. I started using the 2 oils hand-in-hand and saw such a huge difference in my son that I got his doctor to approve weaning him off his breathing treatments and oral steroids. He's been off for 3 years now and has no issues. (yay!) Top Gun is for fighting bacterial infections and Warrior is more of what you want if you want something that will work like an anti-biotic. I've personally only had to use Warrior once. Typically, just by using Plague Defense, I've not had anything get me sick. The one time I used Warrior was when I was visiting an Eastern European country and I had gotten sick. I used it in conjunction with my PD. We were there to adopt, and I didn't want my new son to get sick. It boosted my immune system like crazy, and within two days, I had no more symptoms whatsoever. Awesome stuff! - Alysha

35. I was on trip to Canada and had a pain in one knee that flared up badly. I generously applied the one essential oil I had, Lung Support, and the pain went away and has not returned. - Steve

36. My experience with the flu came on in a matter of minutes. One minute, I was working on a painting project, and over a 30-minute period, I was feeling flu-like. It was primarily in the chest. I found the Lung Support to be very helpful. I would have a coughing fit about 5-10 minutes after applying it to the inside of my thighs and cough up some nasty-looking stuff, thereafter feeling the tightness in my chest relieved, and the coughing would subside for a good period of time. I also used Plague Defense on feet and the Neti pot with the sinus rinse recipe on the HEO site. My friends had this for well over 5 weeks, and I had it 4, but of course, it was not as virulent after the first 2 weeks. I also kept one of the HEO inhalers with eucalyptus on my bed stand to inhale during the night when my head would stuff up. - Sally

37. Wanted to let you know that I got the Lung Support for my almost 81-year-old mom. It sure came fast! She started using it as soon as I gave it to her. I noticed a dramatic improvement in her breathing within a few hours. After a few days, she is feeling better and breathing better. I give God the praise! We're awaiting test results to find out if this is pneumonia, COPD, or something more serious. Having Mom feeling a bit better while we wait is a blessing. Thank you for the super fast shipping! - Tammy

38. I applied Lung Support for an upper respiratory chest infection for almost two weeks, and then I noticed that the brown pigmentation on my chest area had disappeared. I couldn't believe it, as the pigmentation had been there for at least 15 years. So thankful for this double blessing! - Dixie 

39. Respiratory Relief and Lung Support are the blends I use for asthma. When I feel stuff coming on, I use them on my throat, under my nose and around my ears. I don't even remember the last time I needed my rescue inhaler. It's been at least two years, and we live in Louisiana! We use local honey, also. Not sure if it helps, but it doesn't hurt. - Mary

40. The most recent miracle is trying Lung Support, which I had bought for my daughter, who is asthmatic. I had been to a church where they were pumping out the fake smoke for effect during worship. I asked them to tone it down as I knew it bothered me before. They toned it down, but I still had to take a nap when getting home, and when I woke up, I decided to try the Lung Support. It seemed to help my breathing and alertness, but more than that, the pains in my hips were almost totally gone. I have kept up using it, wondering if some of my problems were due to low lung function. I ordered more, which I am looking forward to receiving in this next shipment. Thank you for your ministry with the oils. I love it. - Gail

41. My oils came to the rescue again tonight! Every year, my son gets a croupy/asthmatic cough around the change of seasons, especially on rainy days. Tonight, it was relentless. I applied one drop of Lung Support to his back and rubbed another into his chest. He fell asleep within minutes, and I haven't heard a single cough since! - Susan

42. Two of our boys have had allergies, causing lots of miserable stuffy noses through the fall and spring. They also have had asthma after every cold or flu virus. Since I began diffusing 20 drops of Lung Support in a diffuser next to their beds at night for the past 7 months, their allergies completely went away and they have hardly had any asthma at all! Only once or twice did they have a little bit of wheezing, and all I did was have them sit near the diffuser with a mix of Respiratory Relief and Lung Support, and the wheezing quickly went away! We are so thankful to the Lord that we have been able to avoid a lot of prescription medications for these little ones because of this! - Katy

43. 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 that 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 the 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

44. My sister has coined Lung Support as a "miracle in a bottle." Nothing has ever worked like Lung Support in bringing up her congestion. - LaJoan

45. I discovered the perfect delivery method for Lung Support a few days ago: I sniff the bottle directly AND dab my mustache with a roller applicator. it lasts a long time with little waste and NO skin irritation/burning. VERY soothing. - Raymond

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

47. For the last week, I've suffered from an upper respiratory infection, laryngitis and extreme chronic negative pressure in one ear. It's been a challenging week to teach 6th grade! I've been swabbing Myrtle (a family FAVE - my 4-year-old often asks for it by name) in my nose for my sinuses. I borrowed the diffuser from my toddler's room and started diffusing Lung Support at night as I sleep. As soon as I turned it on, within MINUTES, I had a productive cough, actually getting some stuff loosened and up. Also, Ear-B-Well blend, diluted, on the back of my ear and on a cotton ball stuck in my ear is the only thing giving me relief there. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! - Liz

48. Peroxidizer - Use 3% peroxide - 3 bottles of peroxide to 5 bottles of water in a cool mist humidifier. I use the ultrasonic humidifier because it cranks out more volume. Sit in front of it and breathe deeply - pathogens in the lungs and sinuses can't live in an oxygen-enriched environment. Usually, the flu and so on are gone within 24 hours using this method. You can also put it by your bed or the bed of your children at night when flu and cold strikes. Some have also had good results adding a few drops of Lugols iodine solution, which sounds like a good idea to me. - Kay
[HEO's Comment: We suggest using food-grade hydrogen peroxide to avoid breathing the stabilizer that is present in the brown bottle version.]
Hydrogen Peroxide: An At-Home Treatment
Hydrogen Peroxide PDF
 by Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, March 2020

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

50. My 4-year-old has had some pretty scary asthma/breathing issues. He was only a few months old the first time it happened, and we were prescribed breathing treatments with a nebulizer. He hated the machine, and it didn't seem very effective. We now use Lung Support when he has his attacks. You can instantly hear his airways opening up. It is truly amazing. I put a tiny bit of oil on his chest/stomach/feet, normally with a carrier oil, but in the midst of an asthma attack, we have used it right from the bottle, and it does not seem to bother him. We diffuse it nightly, and his attacks now are almost nonexistent. I've also known people to rub a TINY bit on their finger and then rub it on the inside of their gums. I always keep a bottle in my diaper bag! - Sarah?[HEO's Comment: Due to Birch in Lung Support, it is not considered suitable for young children.]

51. I have 1 1/2 lungs and COPD. I diffuse Lung Support 5 minutes on and 20 minutes off, which keeps me out of the ER. Praise the Lord for Lung Support; I've experienced amazing improvement. - Gary H.

52. Lung Support is amazing! Breathe deeply from the bottle 5x every two hours as needed. - Lana D

53. I have COPD, but oddly enough, I don't get much gunk in my lungs. I do, however, get a lot of drainage from my sinuses into my throat (especially after being sick a couple of weeks ago with a mild cold). I suspect this is a side effect of my inhalers. I've used Lung Support on my upper chest/throat area and an allergy blend around my ears to ensure 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

54. The Lung Support blend is very helpful in treating some unknown ailment or parasite I got after a small critter (ground squirrel??) built a nest in my car's console air filter over a year ago. I ended up in the hospital. No problem could be found with my lungs, although I had a heart seizure. I recovered quickly from the heart problem but had a lingering tightness in my lungs. Inhaling Lung Support directly, alternating nostrils, gives me some relief. I also have a diffuser in which to use the oil, but I much prefer direct inhalation. Thank you very much for your product. [Nasal Inhaler link] - Gwen

55. My husband worked in the VA hospital in intense secondhand smoke for over 30 years. Until the last couple of years, he had severe lung issues. Because of that and because of fear of getting anything that could cause congestion, he faithfully got a flu shot every September. By the end of September EVERY year, he would have bronchitis - very asthma-like - which he would have until the following May. It was the plague of every winter! Long before I knew all I know now about it, I would cringe when he would get the shot. Somehow, without consciously connecting it to the shot, I saw it as the beginning of the scary, very long season. One year - maybe about five years ago now - I suggested he not get the shot. He reluctantly agreed. The end of September came - no bronchitis. We were both cautiously amazed! Because of my fear of being wrong, I watched for every symptom! At even a clearing of the throat, I would be there with lemon and raw honey. I began to learn about essential oils and started using them if he would be getting a cold, etc. I learned to diffuse and got some oil mixtures from Hopewell Essential Oils for lung damage. We made it through the first year with no serious lung issues. Whew! This year, I am convinced his lungs have completely healed. That probably would be considered impossible, but it is the only thing I can conclude. At this point, it is several years since either Larry or I have had a cold or any other congestive issue. We refuse any medical intrusion and are so fortunate to have a doctor from Nepal who understands. He goes through the routine of 'recommending' but then drops the subject. This year, I think he really believed Larry should have the pneumonia shot, but we stood firm. I have the tools provided by the Almighty if we need them. - Margaret

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

57. I am up raring to go this morning after a night free from coughing spasms! I have done steam inhalations of Lung Support (and extra Ravintsara last night) for 2 nights now with fantastic success! The doctor had called in another Z-Pac and some prednisone, which I was hesitant to take because the antibiotics had already not worked, but I took it anyway out of desperation. Of course, they were not working again. The steam inhalation at night for 10-15 minutes did the trick! I also rolled my inner thighs with diluted Lung Support, which helped some, but direct steam worked best. Thank you, as always! I knew if I found the right protocol with the oils, they would work best! Blessings to you, your family and the company in Jesus's name! - Jennifer  

58. Recently, we were heavily covered with suffocating smoke from forest fires here in the NW. It has been around for weeks. For four days, our air quality was deemed "hazardous." No one went outside, and it was painful to breathe. Even though we had the house shut up tightly and didn't go outside, my husband and I both acquired a cough, burning eyes and throats. Finally, I realized that I should diffuse Lung Support all day long, and then we both felt so much relief. It helped the indoor air quality immensely, but mostly, how we felt improved. We could breathe more easily, our eyes and throats were better and the cough went away. It was just what we needed to feel better. - Tina

59. We also had horrible air quality last week here in my part of Idaho, and Lung Support saw me through (I have asthma). I am so thankful because I did not have my inhalers. - Kari

60. We love Lung Support! We don't live near the NW fires, but we have used Lung Support and Purify for issues with smoke.  One time, when the fireplace backed up and filled the house with smoke, it was amazing how quickly diffusing helped with air quality! Also, where we live now, people can burn leaves, making breathing hard for me. I have kept a sample size of Purify with me when I've taken a walk and encountered someone burning. A dab on my collar makes a world of difference! It’s the same thing if I encounter someone with perfume. - Susie

61. We're in Coeur d’Alene, ID and are experiencing terrible air quality due to all the smoke from the fires. We have been diffusing Lung Support. Thankfully, the wind shift has given us some relief (hoping and praying the fires are out soon for the sake of the firefighters and those poor people affected), but on the days when it was so incredibly bad, the oils definitely helped. We are so grateful for our Hopewell Oils!!! We used Lung Support until I ran out (the new bottle just arrived), so I diffused Lemon, Peppermint and Plague Defense. While we were out of Lung Support, I used some of what we had on hand, and it did the trick! - Rebecca

62. You all are miracle workers! My body liked Lung Support even more than Respiratory Relief. Thank you also for offering samples; it's such a nice thing to try before we buy larger bottles. - Sarah

63. 9. My 82-year-old Grandma developed a chronic dry cough about a year ago. Hearing her up night after night, I started running my diffuser in her room, alternating Breathe Easy, Lavender, Black Spruce and Lung Support. Within a week of diffusing the oils, her cough was gone! We have continued diffusing, as the cough comes back when we stop. There is something about the oils that her body must need. - Emily

64. After working on a chicken farm for about 5 months, my mom started coughing constantly. I set up my trusty diffuser in her room. I alternated diffusing Lavender and Lung Support nightly. Three weeks later, the cough resolved completely! I was so happy! - Emily

65. I have bronchiectasis. I used to have a round of antibiotics about every 4 months for the mucus in my lungs. After spending a few days in the hospital a year ago, I started using Lung Support. I use it twice a day with one drop of oil to ten drops of olive oil (my carrier oil). I mix it up in one of the roller bottles. I now have very little mucus and no antibiotics in the past year. When I came out of the hospital, I was on oxygen 24/7. I quit the oxygen last fall. The lung doctor said I didn't have to come in for another year. - Anita

66. I have a friend who has pleurisy. It causes him a lot of pain and he always ends up having to take medicine to help. Several months ago, I gave him a roller bottle with a blend of Hopewell oils to use instead. I went to the Hopewell site and typed “pleurisy” in the search bar. Of the oils the search gave me, I didn’t have Alive or Hyssop, but all the rest went into the bottle. He told me last week that he rubs it on his wrists daily and hasn’t had an issue since he started using it. I have also given his wife several oils to help her through chemo, and she loves them, too. I just love these oils, and I am so grateful for them every day. - Heather

67. The testimonials above about the smoke issues are spot on. I live in Seattle and had to use Lung Support several times on my feet, and I also diffused it during the past two smoky months. I am so grateful for God's provisions in EOs. - Sharon

68. I live in Hayden, ID, and many summers the air is filled with wildfire smoke. I diffuse Lung Support during those days. It helps so much. I also love a drop of Myrtle on a Q-tip dabbed inside my nose. - Tina

67. Thirteen years ago, I had lung cancer, and they removed a lobe. The absolute only thing that helps me breathe when I'm struggling is Lung Support. It is unbelievable! I put a drop in my palm, rub my palms together, cup around my nose and inhale deeply. I also apply it diluted with coconut oil on my chest. I love this blend! - Colleen

68. Lung support continues to clear up breathing issues in this Florida heat/humidity. - Frann

69. A few months ago, I had a bug infestation in my bedroom. Although I am diligent about cleaning, somehow, the little critters managed to get on the bed. I hired a good professional cleaner who came and did the job. Although the treatment got rid of the bugs, I developed a respiratory condition that caused me to have a constant post-nasal drip and coughing. I can't vouch for sure, but I think I may have had an allergic reaction to the chemicals used in the treatment. The doctor's medication helped some, but I was still bothered by it. I ordered a bottle of Lung Support and began applying it to my upper and lower chest twice daily. About a half hour after doing so, I felt the urge to blow my nose a lot. After a few days, the post-nasal drip and coughing stopped. I am so thankful that your family provides such wonderful oils at an affordable price. Thank you so much! - May
 

Safety
EUCALYPTUS and PEPPERMINT CAUTION
For Children
: Essential oils high in 1,8-cineole (Eucalyptus) or menthol (Peppermint) can cause CNS and breathing problems in young children and should not be applied to or near their faces under ten years of age (Tisserand, pages 656-657, 273). Tisserand writes: "Any oil with 40% or more 1,8-cineole should not be applied to the face of infants or children or otherwise inhaled by them" (page 109). Appropriately diluted for the child, Lung Support will fall well within the range of safe use, as it would contain far less than 40% 1,8-cineole. Regarding inhalation/diffusing, Tisserand writes: "For children of 5 years old or less, direct inhalation should be avoided. Direct inhalation includes inhaling essential oils from the hands, a cotton ball, a nasal inhaler, a bowl of hot water or similar. Indirect, or ambient inhalation, is safe for young children, and includes any method that vaporizes essential oils into the air (page 658).”

BIRCH CAUTIONS
Pregnancy:
 Robert Tisserand wrote: It should absolutely never be taken during pregnancy. Like all salicylates, it causes fetal malformations. Even externally, it can cause problems.

Children: Taking 4-10mL by mouth can be deadly. Tisserand writes: Birch and Wintergreen should not be used on or given to children in any amount due to the risk of developing Reye's Syndrome.

Dermal Use: Maximum level 2.5%
"Wintergreen oil has some wonderful properties, but I would not like to see it used at more than 5%. No one has died from dermal [topical] application, but there have been at least three reported cases of people taking blood-thinning medication who broke out in internal bruising when they applied methyl salicylate-containing products to their skin. It enhances the blood thinning action of the drug, and blood leaks out of the blood vessels." 

Oral Caution: Large doses of Birch can be toxic. 5mls of Birch equals approximately 21 aspirin (300 mg tablets). Tisserand notes that the maximum adult daily oral dose is 182mg, which would be less than 0.2mL. Large amounts taken orally can cause ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain and confusion. 
Oral Caution: GERD disease.

Medication/Health Condition Contraindicated: Acetaminophen (oral), Anticoagulant (all routes), ADD/ADHD (topical, oral), Childbirth (all routes), Epilepsy (limit 6 drops/day orally), Major Surgery (all routes), Peptic Ulcer (all routes), Hemophilia (all routes)
Methyl salicylate (the key constituent of Sweet Birch and Wintergreen) inhibits platelet aggregation and exacerbates blood thinning. 

Robert Tisserand, aromatherapist and author of Essential Oil Safety, wrote about Wintergreen, but we include this information here because Birch is almost identical, chemically speaking, to Wintergreen: "In Europe, the ADI (‘acceptable daily intake’) for methyl salicylate is 0.5 mg/kg/day, which equates to about 1 drop of Wintergreen oil per adult per day. ADIs are primarily intended to cover the food industry. This regulation does not apply outside of Europe."

"There is no difference between Wintergreen oil toxicity and methyl salicylate toxicity. Methyl salicylate is one of the ingredients in Listerine, so many people use it daily in a mouthwash, and very small amounts may be ingested. As always, toxicity is in relation to dose. I would suggest that Wintergreen oil is not one that should be taken orally as a medicine, unless under the supervision of a doctor or herbalist. There have been many fatalities from (accidental) overdose, and there are a number of toxicity issues – it’s fetotoxic, there are several reasons why it could be problematic in children, it’s extremely blood-thinning, and should be avoided by people with GERD. So it’s not just a question of how much is toxic – it’s also about individual sensitivity. It should absolutely never be taken during pregnancy. Like all salicylates, it causes fetal malformations. Even externally, it can cause problems."

"Methyl salicylate is good for some people, not for others. A blanket contraindication is not necessary, but it is best avoided in pregnancy – all salicylates are teratogenic in sufficient amount, including methyl salicylate and aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid). Methyl salicylate must be absolutely avoided by anyone taking blood-thinning drugs, as it increases the action of the drug, and this causes blood to leak into tissues and internal bruising occurs. Knowing a lethal dose tells you very little about what (1) a therapeutic dose would be or (2) a safe dose would be, but it does tell you what dose not to use! Therapeutic dose is good to know of course, and this varies between essential oil and also between purpose. Wintergreen oil has some wonderful properties, but I would not like to see it used at more than 5%." (Tisserand)

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Flushing with water will only send the essential oil back to the eye's membranes. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil." We’ve not known this to cause permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your healthcare provider.

Reference
Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intellegence of Essential Oils, 2011.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK, 2013, pages 215, 656-658, 273.
Tisserand, Robert, Wintergreen Safety
 
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