Make your own Vapour rub

Monsoons have set in and it won’t be long before the rains start pouring in …And the next frightening things for moms are the cold and coughs that come with it. As we were thinking as to what would be a useful homemade medicinal recipe we can offer for these coughs and colds which we can make and store at home, we chanced upon this Homemade vapor rub which is so easy to make and use. Especially for those who like to use this on a regular basis. Check out this DIY vapor rub recipe.

Ingredients

·  1/2 cup olive oil/ coconut oil

·   2 level tablespoons of beeswax –If you don’t get bees wax  you can use Petroleum jelly as well

·   20 drops of Eucalyptus Oil

·   20 drops Peppermint Oil

·   10 drops Rosemary Oil

 Instructions

1.  Melt the olive/coconut oil & beeswax in a double boiler, stirring with a wooden spoon until melted.

2. Turn off the flame and let it cool.

3.  Add in the essential oils - drop by drop (keep stirring until all have been added).

4.  Pour into a small glass container. Seal it and allow it to cool.

5.  If you want more you can double up the quantity of the ingredients and make it.

6.  This can be applied when you have cold and congestion and this can be used for babies also, only remember to dilute with 2 big tablespoons of oil and use it.

 It can also be added in hot water and the vapor inhaled to clear any nasal congestion.