DIY Coconut Vapor Rub

I was hit hard a few weeks ago with the cold flu bug that went around, here in Florida.  It was the kind of nasty bug where I just laid in bed for an entire day.  I had congestion, a fever, a cough, the chills, a sore throat, the whole whole kit and caboodle.  My home became a hide out for me for about a week.  It was pretty strange being sick because I haven’t been sick for so long.  I stuck to the normal natural remedies.  Cool air humidifier, lots of soft tissues, lots of fluids, eucalyptus essential oil, hot tea and homemade coconut vapor rub.

Today I am sharing my homemade version of the store bought Vicks Vaporub.  I favor my homemade recipe because it doesn’t contain any petroleum or active turpentine.  It has a amazing smell and clears up my sinuses quickly.

DIY Coconut Vapor Rub

Ingredients:

2 Heaping Spoonful Organic Coconut Oil

5 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil

2 Drops of Menthol Essential Oil

2 Drops Lemon Essential Oil

3 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil

Directions:

1. Mix them together in a small pot and rub into your chest and upper back as desired.

2. Store in a cool dry place, and use as needed.

Stay well and healthy everyone!

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Happy Monday!

Smiles, Paula

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