Garlic Salve Cough Remedy
This garlic salve is the perfect home remedy for a cough. It's safe for babies, toddlers, and adults. Use as needed, multiple times daily, until cough is gone.
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Equipment
- High-Powered Blender or a food processor
- sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Glass Jar
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut oil slightly warm
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic learn how to plant garlic here
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients and peel the garlic.
- Add all ingredients into a high powered blender and blend.
- Scrape down sides of the blender as needed and continue blending until it's nice and smooth.
- Pour into a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Apply multiple times daily to the chest, back, neck and soles of the feet.
Notes
How to Use Garlic Salve:
To use the garlic salve for a cough, simply apply a dime to a quarter-sized amount to the chest, neck, back and soles of the feet and rub in well. You’ll want to wear a shirt and socks you don’t mind getting stained, as the coconut oil may seep into the shirt or socks just a bit.
Apply at least four times per day to the chest, back, neck and soles of the feet, and do not discontinue use as the cough responds and starts to slow down. Continue applications at least four times daily until the cough has completely resolved.
If the cough is persistent in adults and older children, check out this tutorial on how to make a mustard plaster.
Please Note: This salve is not recommended for whooping cough.
For a fungal infection, such as a diaper rash, apply garlic salve with every diaper change until the rash resolves completely.
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