A must have for the home pharmacy is my Decongestant Salve. This salve brings instant relieve 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.
The Recipe
Mix the following herbs together:
1 part thyme
1 part mullein
1.5 parts lavender
1.5 parts rosemary
2 part peppermint
2 parts yarrow
1/4 part ginger
Make an Herbal Infused Oil:
Place herbs in a quart jar and pour 2½ cups olive oil over the top. If using fresh herbs, let them dry wilt first for a couple of hours and use a coffee filter with a screw top for the lid, for dried herbs just use a regular air tight lid. Place in a warm, sunny spot for 2-4 weeks. Strain and measure how much oil you have.
For every cup of herbal infused oil, add 1 ounce of beeswax. Melt over very low heat until the beeswax is melted. Add 1 - 2 teaspoons of essential oil from below, mixing and matching to your liking, I use Butterfly Express Aspire. Stir thoroughly then pour into prepared containers. Let harden, then cap and make a label. Store in a cool, dry place and it will keep for a long time. Once the aromatic smell turns to a rancid smell, it has gone bad (I've never had a salve go bad on me though).
1 part thyme
1 part mullein
1.5 parts lavender
1.5 parts rosemary
2 part peppermint
2 parts yarrow
1/4 part ginger
Make an Herbal Infused Oil:
Place herbs in a quart jar and pour 2½ cups olive oil over the top. If using fresh herbs, let them dry wilt first for a couple of hours and use a coffee filter with a screw top for the lid, for dried herbs just use a regular air tight lid. Place in a warm, sunny spot for 2-4 weeks. Strain and measure how much oil you have.
For every cup of herbal infused oil, add 1 ounce of beeswax. Melt over very low heat until the beeswax is melted. Add 1 - 2 teaspoons of essential oil from below, mixing and matching to your liking, I use Butterfly Express Aspire. Stir thoroughly then pour into prepared containers. Let harden, then cap and make a label. Store in a cool, dry place and it will keep for a long time. Once the aromatic smell turns to a rancid smell, it has gone bad (I've never had a salve go bad on me though).
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How to Use This Salve |
Apply in the morning and evening for respiratory congestion. For sinus congestion apply as often as needed to open the sinus cavities.
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Other Essential Oils for Congestion:
peppermint dorado azul eucalyptus palo santo ravensara - ravintsara myrrh balsam fir thyme fennel rosemary frankincense melaleuca helichrysum |
Where to Get Your Ingredients?
You can find all the ingredients to make this project at Mountain Rose Herbs. Bulk Herb Store also carries high quality herbs and beeswax. Make sure the essential oils you use are 100% genuine.
*I am not affiliated with any companies I mention in this post.
*I am not affiliated with any companies I mention in this post.
