wow part 3 already ! time flys. this one has to be my favorite of all time , Homemade vapor rub . Something about the scents that just give me that warm, fuzzy,peaceful feeling . Vapor rub is good for congestion with the peppermint and eucalyptus oils.it opens up the bronchial tubes and helps get rid of that nasty mucus.

homemade Vapor Rub

ingreidents:

1/2 cup coconut oil 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil

2 Tablespoons Beeswax pellets 20 drops peppermint essential oil

melt beeswax with coconut oil in a double boiler ( i use a glass bowl over a small pot)turn off the heat and stir in essential oils stir until well mixed and pour into container with lid .Allow vapor rub to cool completely and harden .

the above blend is not for babies 6 month and younger .

for babies 6 month and older substitute the following essential oils

2-5 drops Fir essential oil

2-5 Cedarwood essential oil

2-5 drops lavender essential oil

always do your research on oils and their safety. next week it is homemade cough drops that will be the final addition to the cold and flu pages.

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