If you struggle with asthma, essential oils can help you breathe a little easier. Here we've listed the best essential oils for asthma.

1. Breathe® — Promotes easy breathing
2. Eucalyptus — Promotes easy breathing and helps open airways
3. Rosemary — May support healthy respiratory function when taken internally 
4. Peppermint — Promotes healthy respiratory function when taken internally 
5. Cardamom — Promotes easy breathing and respiratory health when taken internally

You can apply any of these essential oils topically or add them to your diffuser!

Topical use: Apply 2-3 drops to your wrists and behind your ears. After application, wash your hands to avoid getting any essential oils in your eyes.

Internal use: You can add 2-3 drops of Rosemary, Peppermint or Cardamom to a veggie capsule and take internally. 

Caution: Dilute Breathe®, Eucalyptus and Peppermint with a carrier oil, like fractionated coconut oil, when using topically to avoid possible skin sensitivity. 

Dilution: Use 1/2 teaspoon of a carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil, per 3 drops of essential oils.

All of this information and essential oil recommendations came from The Essential Life book — an essential oil usage guide! You can learn more about this comprehensive essential oil guide here.