Essential Oils
Sprays that contain certain essential oils can be used to treat individuals with acute laryngitis. This is because essential oils feature therapeutic properties. Inhalation is one of the most effective ways to deliver the soothing benefits of essential oils to the throat. In addition, essential oils facilitate normal breathing and relieve inflammation and swelling of the larynx.
Examples of essential oils that are good for the larynx include benjui, eucalyptus, thyme, and lemon. Benjui oil contains benzoic acid, cinnamic acids, benzyl benzoate, vanillin, and coniferyl benzoate. The therapeutic properties of benjui oil come from the resin and rubber portion from which it is sourced. Benjui oil aromatizes and purifies spaces, thus alleviating laryngeal symptoms. Besides its woody and sweet aroma, diluted eucalyptus oil can reduce the pain and inflammation of the mucus membranes along the respiratory tract.
The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of thyme oil deliver strong activity against bacteria that cause laryngitis. In addition, thyme oil showcases promising efficacy against strains resistant to antibiotics. Lastly, lemon oil removes toxins, stimulates lymphatic drainage, and restores energy levels. Lemon oil also contains anti-inflammatories and is rich in vitamin C, which increases saliva production, thus keeping the throat moist.
