Even commercial decongestant rubs rely on essential oils for effectiveness. Use your own essential oils for congestion, and make a batch of natural chest salve that contains no synthetic perfumes, petrochemicals, or other toxic ingredients. Salve can be stored in a sealed tin for later use when necessary.
This chest rub is better than Vics. Made with natural beeswax and food grade olive oil it has no toxic ingredients. Enjoy the beneficial impact of essential oils for congestion Make it now for your winter apothecary, so you have it ready to go as needed and don’t have to make up a batch when you’re feeling ill.
Essential oils for congestion are safe to use with adults. The scent may be slightly strong for some people, you can reduce the number of drops of essential oil in that case.
Creating a Salve with Essential Oils for Congestion
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Homemade Chest Rub Salve to Help Congestion
Description
A chest rub salve based on essential oils for decongestion
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) beeswax
- 15 drops rosemary essential oil**
- 15 drops Eucalyptus essential oil**
- 15 drops of Frankincense essential oil***
Note: If you are using this for a child under 6 ** use 45 drops Plant Therapy No More Sniffles Blend in place of all three essential oils. If a child is younger than 3, use half the number of drops of the kid-safe blend.
Do not use more than 45 drops of essential oils in this recipe, a 2% dilution rate, for adults or children.
Instructions
- Make a double boiler using a glass measuring cup.
- Place olive oil and beeswax into measuring cup.
- Add water to the saucepan and simmer over medium heat until the beeswax in the glass measuring cup is melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in essential oils.
- Pour into two salve tins.
- Allow to cool completely before capping.
- Label and date. Chest Rub will last one year.
Yield: 2 x 2 ounce tins
Time: Hands On: 30 min. Can be used immediately, or tinned and stored in a cool place for when it is needed.
Ingredients:
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (12 grams) beeswax
- 15 drops rosemary essential oil**
- 15 drops Eucalyptus essential oil**
- 15 drops of Frankincense essential oil***
Note: **If you are using this for a child under 6 use 45 drops Plant Therapy No More Sniffles Blend in place of all three essential oils. If a child is younger than 3, use half the number of drops of the kid-safe blend.
Do not use more than 45 drops of essential oils for congestion in this recipe. 45 drops equals a 2% dilution rate, which is suitable for adults and older children.
Directions:
- Make a double boiler using a glass measuring cup. Place olive oil and beeswax into measuring cup. Add water to the saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat until the beeswax in the glass measuring cup is melted.
- Remove from heat.Stir in essential oils.
- Pour into two salve tins. Allow to cool completely before capping.
- Label and date.Chest Rub will last one year.
To use:
Rub it on chest and back to relieve stuffiness and congestion and help you breathe easier. Essential oils at a 2% dilution should not cause skin irritation. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Salves are quite simple to make, and can be used for a myriad of purposes. While this salve is focused on essential oils for congestion, you could also try this warming cayenne pepper salve, or this lavender and mint headache salve if you have other salve needs.
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