Big coconut oil fan myself and I have just started to get into essential oils like you are talking about. For example, if you are having sinus issues put a few drops of peppermint oil on your hands and then inhale. Ahhhhh - so refreshing. I really think essential oils are going to explode in popularity at some point, especially as more research comes out. And im not some oil salesman that's going to push an affiliate link on you!
I agree, I use the peppermint oil when I am in the sauna or on my chest when I workout it helps me breathe better. As people look towards more alternative ways to heal themselves other then antibiotics and steroids they will find themselves going back in time to when essential oils, tonics, tinctures were the way to heal all ailments.
Let's hope so!