Ravensara & childhoold asthma

[Jax]

My young niece (2 years old) has had very bad asthma since birth and has been in and out of hospital with increasing regularity. Each time she seems to be more severely affected by these attacks. She has also suffered from pneumonia which was brought on by one of her asthma attacks. You can imagine - she has very poor little lungs and she has suffered a lot in her young life.

My aromatherapy tutor spoke before about using ravensara in diffusers to help support the respiratory system of a young child.

I wondered if any of you had used this treatment before and if so, the effect it has had.

I'd also be interested in hearingof any other treatments you have used. Because she is so young it cannot be anything that she has to sit and do herself.

I appreciate your comments

xx

 

[WOW its me]

How about Atlas Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)? It is an excellent bronchodilator with a softer aroma than a lot of the other respiratory oils. Frankincense would also be a nice one to use as its also indicated where stress impacts on the lungs.

 

[Lirmsimific]

Myrtle....fantastic oil for a child and to help breathe it is one of the best for asthma.x it is full of monoterpenes plus oxides therefore helping the air both in and out. mix it with ravensara if you want x

 

[friend to everyone]

Hi Sunblossom
Ravensara aromatica is a great oil to stimulate the immune system and generally strengthen the body against infection, but as with all essential oils they act better if combined with others to create a synergy. I would add Eucalyptus Radiata and Balsam Fir to create a powerful blend, as both of these oils are wonderful for respiratory clearing and are gentle but powerful in their actions making them idea for young children. I am particularly fond of Candian Balsam Fir ( Abies balsamea) Abies meaning"living for a long time" or "great longevity" and have found it very profund in the treatment of asthma as it heals on various levels and allows you tobreathe deeply. I would suggest combining these oils in a chest rub ( and apply on her chest, neck and back) or in a gel base to put on the soles of her feet or put them in an electric diffuser. Another oil that is great for a constant cough is Lavender (high altitude) as this calms and helps the overworked reflex action that often leads to young children being sick with coughing and again it can be added to the above oils.

I really hope she starts to heal soon

Love and light