How to Make a simple homemade Vapour Rub

How to Make a simple homemade Vapour Rub



This is an old recipe easy enough for even the youngest novice to make and it doesn't take much time! I am sure there are many variations that can be created using your imagination and creativity. It can be fun to come up with your favorite by experimenting! I would love to hear your idea's and creations for this fabulous herbal remedy.

Homemade Vapor Rub

Stir, blending well.
Pour the mixture back in to a clean jar, re-label and seal with a tight fitting lid.

Some alternate ingredients you can experiment with are lavendar, chamomile, lemon verbena and mints. Some which can add a warming fragrance to help you relax, others to invigorate the senses, or that just make you feel good! And if you are into eco-consciousness try using a non-petroleum jelly.

Green blessings!







Things You'll Need:





1 small Jar of Petroleum Jelly, 2 drops each of Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Pine essential oils.









1


Homemade Vapor Rub

In a double boiler and low heat, melt a small jar of petroleum jelly stirring constantly and just until liquid.

Pour the mixture back in to a clean jar, re-label and seal with a tight fitting lid.





2


Immediately add 2 drops each of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Pine essential oils.
Stir, blending well.





3


Pour the mixture back in to a clean jar, re-label and seal with a tight fitting lid.








Tips & Warnings










Some alternate ingredients you can experiment with are lavendar, chamomile, lemon verbena and mints. Some which can add a warming fragrance to help you relax, others to invigorate the senses, or that just make you feel good! And if you are into eco-consciousness try using a non-petroleum jelly. Green blessings!



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