With the changing of seasons, we often find ourselves congested with a cold and cough. When symptoms manifest, there is nothing like being prepared.
Our favorite and easiest remedy is to rub a few drops of Breathe essential oil to the neck, chest and lung area. If you have sensitive skin (or to use on small children), mix this respiratory blend with a bit of olive oil, almond oil or coconut oil. You will instantly feel some relief!
If you are interested in making something similar to "Vicks" but with a natural oil base (instead of a petroleum one), then gather the following (it will only take a few minutes to make) and prepare our version below.
Simple Supplies:
If you are interested in making something similar to "Vicks" but with a natural oil base (instead of a petroleum one), then gather the following (it will only take a few minutes to make) and prepare our version below.
Simple Supplies:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. shredded beeswax (or 1/8 cup)
- 40 drops of Breathe Respiratory Blend (Note: You could probably replace this with a blend of either laurel leaf, peppermint, eucalyptus, melaleuca, rosemary, ravensara and/or thyme essential oils totaling 40 drops if you already have an oil collection.)
- 20 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
How to Make:
If you have a double boiler, melt together the olive oil and beeswax. If you don't have a double boiler, put a heatproof glass inside a simmering pot of water and place ingredients inside the glass vessel (this is what we do using our pyrex measuring cups). Carefully stir the contents until mixture is nice and smooth.
If you have a double boiler, melt together the olive oil and beeswax. If you don't have a double boiler, put a heatproof glass inside a simmering pot of water and place ingredients inside the glass vessel (this is what we do using our pyrex measuring cups). Carefully stir the contents until mixture is nice and smooth.
Once everything is melted, remove from heat. Wait two minutes and then add in your essential oils. Stir well. Pour immediately into glass jars or tins since the mixture will begin to solidify.
Place any leftover salve inside a small container (like a discarded lip balm case) for a convenient travel size. This should keep through the next season if stored in a cool, dark location.
How to Use:
Use like you would any vapor rub by applying to chest, lung and neck area. Take a deep breath as the salve is penetrating your skin. I also use this for my allergy attacks and it really helps to stop the sneezing! Perhaps you would like to add this recipe to your "herbal"?
Use like you would any vapor rub by applying to chest, lung and neck area. Take a deep breath as the salve is penetrating your skin. I also use this for my allergy attacks and it really helps to stop the sneezing! Perhaps you would like to add this recipe to your "herbal"?
"Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
It will be health to your flesh,
And strength to your bones."
~ Proverbs 3:7-8
Note and Disclaimer: You can purchase doTERRA *quality* essential oils from Amazon. I am not a doctor. Using remedies is a personal decision. Nothing I say on this blog is approved by the FDA or intended to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. All things on this blog are my opinion or the opinion of others.
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