Do you know grandma’s Vicks, which is good for everything? You can do it at home, using beeswax, you know? See how homemade Vicks VapoRub is made:
It smells good and relieves colds, flu symptoms and respiratory problems. Vick is a little medicine with no contraindications, used against a lot of discomforts, right?
But, even though it is a cheap product and easily found in pharmacies, the good news for those who like to get their hands dirty is that you can make homemade Vicks VapoRub.
As you will see, the recipe for homemade Vicks VapoRub is very simple and uses only natural ingredients, such as beeswax, coconut oil and essential oils. And, once ready, the product really is very similar to the one from the pharmacy in terms of consistency, aroma and effectiveness.
All the ingredients needed for preparation are found in health food stores and make much more than just one recipe.
The advantage, in addition to having fun and having control over what is being used, is that you will eliminate from daily use a series of industrialized substances that are not very good for your health.
How to make homemade Vicks VapoRub:
240 ml coconut oil
170 ml grated beeswax
120 ml olive oil
35 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
30 drops of mint essential oil
15 drops of rosemary essential oil
15 drops of lavender essential oil
10 drops of camphor essential oil
How to prepare?
The recipe needs to be made in a pan wide enough to hold a bain-marie and that can be heated. In fact, it is by preparing the bain-marie that we start: adding water to heat.
In another smaller glass container that fits the pan with water; Add all the ingredients for homemade Vicks VapoRub and let them heat until they melt. Do not let the ingredients mix so that the solution becomes homogeneous and the wax melts completely.
Once everything is melted and mixed, place the final result of the recipe in a sterilized glass container. Wait for the mixture to cool and become pasty before using it.
How to use homemade Vicks VapoRub?
Homemade Vicks VapoRub, of course, should not be ingested. It is an ointment and should be applied to the skin against irritation, muscle discomfort, respiratory problems, pimples, headaches and for other purposes similar to those of the original Vicky.
However, as it is a homemade mixture, it is not advisable for the recipe to be used on children under 2 years old, people with sensitive skin or those allergic to any of the ingredients used.
So, did you learn how to do it? Now, speaking of home remedies, be sure to also check out: It is possible to eliminate calluses on your feet with a home remedy based on aspirin.
Source: Homemade Remedy
