Decongestant Salve

This salve brings relief from sinus pressure and congestion when applied directly to the sinus cavities. I also rub this on the chest and back for respiratory congestion and even on the bottoms of the feet.  For added potency I use this salve as a carrier, by placing a dime size amount in the palm of my hand then add 3 drops of essential oil (choose from the list below), rub palms together and apply to chest, back and feet. I make a sample size salve in chap stick containers for each of my children to have next to their beds, so they can apply as often as needed during the night when congestion seems worse. This salve is great all year round for allergy relief and sinus infections.   

Ingredients

Herbs for herbal oil:

• 2 parts peppermint

• 2 parts yarrow

• 1.5 parts lavender

• 1.5 parts rosemary

• 1 part thyme

• 1 part mullein

• ¼ part ginger

Beeswax

Essential oil

Directions

1. Mix the following herbs together to make an herbal oil.

2. For each cup of herbal infused oil, melt with 1 oz of beeswax in a pan over very low heat.

3. Remove from heat and add the add 1-2 tsp of one or more of the congestion essential oils below. Add enough to smell just a little stronger than you'd like.

4. Pour into containers until cooled and hardened.

5. Cap and label.

Decongestant Essential Oils

• Eucalyptus

• Ginger

• Mints

• Rosemary

• Lavender

• Wintergreen

• Ravintsara

• Frankincense

• Decongestant blend of choice, I like Breathe Easy or Breeze from REVIVE

Congestion Blend:

30 drops ravensara

15 drops lemon

10 drops wintergreen

10 drops peppermint

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