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Eucalyptus Decongestant Rub for Sinusitis
Courtesy James Wong
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 5 min
- Prep:
- 5 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 1 hr
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 ounces/100 g mature eucalyptus leaves, chopped
- 1/3 ounce/10 g fresh ginger, chopped
- 7 ounces/200 g white petroleum jelly
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil
Directions
Combine the eucalyptus and ginger in a glass heatproof bowl. Add the petroleum jelly and pepper and mix everything together with your fingers.
Place the glass bowl, covered, over a pot of boiling water to make a double boiler. Leave to heat for 1 hour, making sure the water does not boil dry.
Remove from the heat and strain the mixture. Stir in the peppermint oil and bottle in a wide-mouthed jar.
Use once a day, rubbing well into the chest and throat area. The rub can help you get a good night's sleep if applied before bed.
Do not use on broken skin. If any reddening or irritation occurs, wash off immediately.
The rub will keep for up to 1 year.
NotesThe content of this program is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional healthcare provider before trying any form of therapy or if you have any questions or concerns about a medical condition. The use of natural products can be toxic if misused, and even when suitably used, certain individuals could have adverse reactions.