Thursday 17 July 2014

Recipe : Cold & Flu - Chest Rub + Germ Spray


 Use this chest rub at the first sign of when you think a cold and flu might be coming on. The chest rub and germ fighting spray can both be used as  preventative methods if people in your family or around you are sick. Diffusing the essential oils used in these recipes will also help to fight airborne germs. 


<< RECIPE : CHEST RUB >>
(For 10 years & up)

INGREDIENTS :
  • Combine in a glass bowl or add directly into jar and stir well.
  • Store in glass jars with tight lids. 
  • If making a smaller amount use approx 30 drops total of essential oil per 50grams of coconut oil. Which is approx half the amount of recipe above.
  • Rub on the chest and neck area every few hours or as needed to help ease coughing or a sore throat. 
  • Can also be applied to the feet at night and then cover with socks for sleep.
  • I usually keep the jar in the fridge when not in use to keep it fresh and the coconut oil a firm consistency. You may need to use a spoon to scoop it out and then warm it up with hands prior to rubbing onto skin.
  • Alternatively you could add 2 table spoons of melted beeswax or candelilla wax to make it more balm like.
  • Other great oils you could use to replace some oils are - Red Myrtle, Eucalyptus Peppermint, Scots Pine, or Rosemary CT2 essential oil etc. I prefer to keep the basil, lemon , eucalyptus & peppermint as the main components of the blend.

    SOME ESSENTIAL OIL PROPERTIES:

    Lemon essential oil is antibacterial and also an expectorant. It can be diffused to kill airborne bacteria and can also be used to help slow wheezing and upper respiratory problems.

    Basil (Sweet) contains a balance of linalool and methyl chavicol. It can be used diluted to help with headaches associated with cold and flu, ear aches, sore throats and to help ease coughing combine in a chest rub.

    Eucalyptus essential oil is excellent for aiding in the relief of many respiratory complaints, expectorant and anti-infectious. Seen as a potential anti-viral essence, Eucalyptus radiata has good ‘toning’ qualities, for boosting our Defensive Qi, the ‘energetic’ aspect of our immune system. Singly distilled (not rectified) from ACO certified organic tree.

    You can also use these oils in the diffuser or place a few drops in a bowl of hot water for a steam inhalation.


    << RECIPE : GERM SPRAY >> 

    This recipe  is for a 50ml travel size bottle. Increase amounts according to the bottle size you will be using.

    INGREDIENTS:

    METHOD:
    • Add oils & disper directly to a dark coloured spray bottle then fill with water.
    • Spray before going out in public.
    • Can be used as a hand sanitiser.
    • Avoid spraying into eyes.
    • Can be also used to spray around the home or on furniture.

     


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