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Natural Chest Rub for Congestion

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Made with nourishing oils, beeswax, and essential oils, this balm helps open airways and calm coughs without any harsh chemicals or petroleum.
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Naturally Nourished Family
Cost $10 CDN/4oz. jar

Equipment

  • 1 small pot
  • 1 4 oz. jar or 2 x 2oz. jars This recipe makes just over 4oz. of product

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil unrefined, virgin, cold-processed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin, high quality
  • 2 Tbsp beeswax high quality, pure
  • 1 tsp eucalyptus essential oil pure, therapeutic grade
  • 1 tsp peppermint essential oil pure, therapeutic grade

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except essential oils into small pot
  • Heat on low/med setting until ingredients are melted, stirring as needed
  • Carefully remove pot from stove and let cool for a few mins
  • Add essential oils and combine
  • Pour into jar(s)

Notes

Rub keeps well for up to 2 years in cool place.
Recipe also works well with just one essential oil if you are missing the other.