Chest Rub provides natural effective relief for any chest congestion.. Not only does it smell terrific but it feels comforting and is good for the skin. It contains natural beeswax and high quality vegetable oils as a base, instead of the more commonly used paraffin based derivatives. It contains pure essential oils and camphor, whereas many cheaper synthetic equivalents are by-products of the petrochemical industry. The natural essential oils act as mild antiseptics and stimulants for colds and flu, calm coughs, open the airways, help to relax a constricted chest while calming the body, allowing you to drift off into much needed sleep. The essential oils are all powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral and the fragrance is calming and uplifting. Eucalyptus, Lavender, Ravensara, White Camphor and Cornmint are traditional oils used to soothe a cold.
Eucalyptus is a very effective oil to use for respiratory problems during flu, colds, coughing, sinus and asthma while it also soothes muscular aches and pains. Cornmint is used much in the same way as peppermint oil, but is naturally richer in menthol. Great for relief of headaches, bronchitis, rheumatic problems, colds, laryngitis. Traditional uses of camphor are varied, but relate mainly to colds, influenza, fever, pneumonia, inflammation and diarrhea. Externally the oil is specifically used to treat rheumatic conditions of the muscles; internally for circulatory disorders. It is used both internally and externally against inflammation and congestion of the respiratory tract. Unlike other types of Camphor, white camphor does not contain safrol and is relatively nontoxic, non-sensitizing, and nonirritant. Ravensara is referred to by the people of Madagascar as "the oil that heals" because of its antiseptic activity and aid in respiratory problems. It is anti-infectious, antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant and supporting to the nerves. It has shown to help with rhinopharyngitis, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, infectious mononucleosis, insomnia and muscle fatigue. Lavender is sedative, hypotensive, calming, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-infectious, and relieves headaches and insomnia.
Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, beeswax, hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) oil, with essential oils of eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus), mentha arvensis (cornmint), lavandula angustifolium (lavender),ravensara aromatica (ravensara),cinnamomum camphora (white camphor) bark, and tocopherol (vitamin E)
Rub onto chest and back day and night, or as directed by a healthcare professional or put a half a teaspoon full pot of hot water, cover head with towel and breathe in.
Precautions: This is not a medicine or a drug; it is a traditional remedy that supports your body's innate ability to heal itself while minimizing your symptoms. Avoid contact with eyes. Safe for use on children over 2. If symptoms persist, seek professional assistance. Do not use on broken skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
A friend of mine who lives in Calgary came for a visit. She brought me your cold and flu body rub. My granddaughter was visiting and coughing up a storm. I had heard about putting Vicks on the feet, so I rubbed your body rub on her feet and put socks on her. It was only minutes until she totally stopped coughing.
I will never again be without it!
MLou
