Thursday, October 11, 2012

Old Fashion Coconut Chest Rub


I like the notion of an old fashioned chest rub.  

There's something soothing about a cool, pungent salve rubbed on a congested chest, vapors curling upwards to open blocked airways promising a good night sleep.  A sweet, effective tradition that should continue to stand as a standard remedy, don't you think?



This simple remedy has only 4 ingredients, that fills one 4 oz jar and 5 empty lip balm pots (for sharing):

1/2  C. Organic Coconut Oil
1/4  teaspoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon beeswax pastilles

Combine together in a small pan, heat at low temp until beeswax has melted.

Add 30 drops of doTERRA's *Breathe essential oil blend. 


*Laurel Leaf, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, Lemon and Ravensara.  Many of these oils have been studied for the abilities to open and soothe the tissues of the respiratory system and also for their abilities to combat airborne bacteria and viruses that could be harmful to the system.






Pour into the containers of your choice and let cool.  The melted oils may take a few hours to solidify.  You can speed the process by setting the containers in the refrigerator for 2 hours.



By combining the anti~bacterial and anti~fungal properties of coconut oil together with doTERRA's powerful Breathe blend of essential oils, you'll be providing quick relief and easier breathing with this simple and completely natural remedy!

Bring back the comforting tradition of this time tested, Mom approved cold remedy, the Old Fashion Coconut Chest Rub!



10 Comments:

At October 12, 2012 at 11:55 AM , Blogger Lea said...

Do you have a link for those little balm pots?

 
At October 12, 2012 at 12:12 PM , Blogger Rebecca said...

Lea scroll down to my amazon store and you'll see a link for the pots. They're affordable and I love the size!

 
At December 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

I know this is late Rebecca but hope you monitor your post and see this! I am allergic to Eucalyptus so I need to know if there is something I can substitute for it? I love the idea of being able to make your own chest rub but that allergy sure holds me back.

 
At December 30, 2012 at 6:00 PM , Blogger Rebecca said...

Hi there, why don't you try Melaleuca in place of the Eucalyptus.

 
At January 2, 2013 at 7:44 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Thank you! I looked at a local store today and while they had some oils they weren't pure. Label said,"Not for ingestion!" So going to check out doTerra.

 
At January 3, 2013 at 6:34 AM , Blogger Rebecca said...

I think that's a wise decision :)) Let me know if I can help!

 
At January 31, 2013 at 6:59 PM , Blogger Lizspiz said...

What is the "shelf life" of this chest rub

 
At August 14, 2013 at 9:38 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Will surely make some of this chest rub!!Seems fantastic!!

 
At November 25, 2013 at 11:58 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just made this yesterday. I followed your recipe exactly. I did the 30 drops of Breathe and I can't smell it at all. It smells just like plain coconut oil. Do I need to remelt it and add more Breathe?

 
At November 25, 2013 at 9:16 PM , Blogger Rebecca said...

Carolyn, you can certainly add more of your blend if you like. Slow melt, yes :)

 

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