7 Essential Oil Blends for Colds, Flus, Coughs and Congestion

Make your own essential oil blends for colds, flus, coughs, sore throat, stuffy nose and congestion. Our readers share their favorite recipes.

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Essential Oil Recipe for Congestion and Blocked Nose

This essential oil recipe really helps with congestion and stuffiness. I use it whenever I have the flu or when my sinuses are playing up and it always helps me breathe more easily.

Easy Sinus Diffuser Blend

This easy sinus diffuser blend recipe uses a combination of peppermint and eucalyptus oil to help clear sinus congestion. It's also great for colds and flus.

Young Living RC Recipe

Use this copycat recipe to make your own version of the Young Living RC blend for a fraction of the price.

Try this blend of Eucalyptus, Lavender and Roman Chamomile to ease coughs and congestion, clear the airways and promote a restful night's sleep. I often use it for my 8 year old daughter when her asthma is keeping her awake and it always does the trick. I’ve used it with all of my kids when they have sniffles, coughs and colds with great success. And I’ve used it with my hubby when he had a hacking cough that was keeping both him and me awake – the result was blissful quiet and a great night’s sleep for both of us.