VAPOR RUB
INFUSE OIL
1/3 CUP LOBELIA (at risk plant UPS)—Excellent for spastic “dry” coughing and wheezing. Superb expectorant (expectorants help expel or expect excess mucus from the system) Best remedy for asthma bronchitis. Antispasmodic, meaning relaxes the chest and opens constricted bronchial passages, Stimulates the respiratory center in the brain, producing deeper and stronger breathing.
1/3 CUP MULLEIN Helps with respiratory infections
1/3 CUP HOPS Relaxes the nervous system
1 Tbl. ROSEMARY Antiseptic (help prevent the growth of bacteria), helps open nasal passageways
1 TBL. PEPPERMINT Helps to open nasal passages
Oil of choice
Solar-Infused oil
Place the herbs and the oil in a glass jar. Cover tightly. Place the jar in a warm, sunny spot and let steep for 2 to 4 weeks. Strain the oil through cheesecloth or muslin. Squeeze every last drop.
Double Boiler Method
Place the herbs and the oil in a double boiler and bring to a low simmer. Slowly heat for 30 to 60 minutes, checking frequently to be sure the oil IS NOT OVERHEATING. The lower the heat the longer the infusion the better. I do cycles, low heat on, then off and repeat several times.
Make Vapor Rub
1 cup of infused oil
1/4 cup bees wax
15 drops Rosemary EO
15 drops Eucalyptus EO
25 drops Camphor EO
10 drops Orange EO
15 drops Clove EO
8 drops Peppermint EO
Other Combinations:
20 drops eucalyptus, 10 drops rosemary, 10drops lavender, 10 drops tea tree, 10 drops lemon
20 drops each rosemary, lemon and eucalyptus
20 drops each rosemary, peppermint and eucalyptus
20 drops eucalyptus, 20 drops peppermint, 10 drops basil and 10 drop pine needle
5 drops each lavender, rosemary, tea tree and eucalyptus
Essential Oils For Congestion:
Eucalyptus – Potent antiseptic, antiviral, and decongestant.
Tea Tree – An effective antimicrobial, expectorant and antiseptic. Peppermint – Helps to open nasal passages.
Basil – Helps open nasal passages. Antiseptic.
Rosemary – Antiseptic, helps open nasal passageways.
Pine- Great for colds and sinusitis. Has decongestant and antimicrobial qualities.
Lavender – Antihistamine, antiseptic and antimicrobial.
Clove – cooling expectorant
Marjoram – Antimicrobial. Helps with breathing.
Chamomile – Relieves congestion and helps calm cranky patients.
Lemon – Stimulates immune function, but take care if using in sunlight because it increases sensitivity
Sweet Orange – Helps with detoxification , helps with nerviness, anxiety, sedative, antispasmodic
Camphor—antispasmodic
