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Decongestant Chest Rub
I’m reposting this from last year! I pulled out the chest rub I made last year, and used it on all the kids & myself with this nasty cold we’ve had.
As promised – the recipe for a natural remedy for chest congestion. Â My 5 yr old was coughing all night long, so first thing in the morning I set to making this chest rub to help clear things up and help him sleep:
Peppermint
- 1/2 cup of avacado oil (or any base oil you have handy)
- 4 tsp beeswax
- 15 drops peppermint
- 10 drops rosemary
- 15 -20 drops eucalyptus
Combine the oil and beeswax in a pyrex jug, place the pyrex jug in a pot of water on medium heat on the stove . Â Heat until all the beeswax has melted. Â Mix thoroughly, add the essential oils, mix thoroughly again and pour into a clean dry glass jar or salve tin. Â Allow it to cool, rub on chest as needed!
My son and nanny both LOVE this rub. Â I do NOT recommend using this for babies, I didn’t use it on my daughter as she is only 8 months and too young for these potent essential oils with. Â I would not recommend using this on yourself if you are breastfeeding and/or co-sleeping with a baby for the same reason.
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