Are You looking for practical DIY recipes for vapor rub, liniment oil, healing balm, massage oil, and pain relief balm? I’ll share safe and effective herbal/natural recipes with ingredients that are commonly available in the Philippines (like coconut oil, ginger, eucalyptus, etc.).
🌿 1. HOMEMADE VAPOR RUB
Good for colds, cough, and congestion
Ingredients:
½ cup virgin coconut oil (VCO) or olive oil
2 tbsp beeswax pellets (for a firmer balm)
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
8 drops peppermint essential oil
6 drops tea tree oil
5 drops lavender oil
Steps:
1. Melt coconut oil and beeswax in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat, let cool slightly.
3. Stir in essential oils.
4. Pour into a clean jar or tin.
5. Let solidify before use.
🌿 2. LINIMENT OIL (WARMING HERBAL OIL)
For sore muscles, rheumatism, arthritis
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut oil (or sesame oil for extra warmth)
2 tbsp ginger root (sliced or grated)
1 tbsp chili or capsicum flakes (optional, strong heat)
2 tbsp fresh turmeric root (grated)
10 drops camphor or eucalyptus oil
Steps:
1. Warm the oil in a double boiler.
2. Add ginger, turmeric, and chili; simmer on very low heat for 1 hour.
3. Strain herbs out.
4. Add essential oils.
5. Store in a dark glass bottle.
6. Use a few drops for massage on sore areas.
🌿 3. HEALING BALM (CUTS, BURNS, SKIN IRRITATIONS)
Natural antiseptic balm
Ingredients:
½ cup coconut oil
2 tbsp beeswax
1 tbsp aloe vera gel (or infused oil)
1 tsp turmeric powder
10 drops tea tree oil
10 drops lavender oil
Optional: 1 tsp calendula oil
Steps:
1. Melt coconut oil and beeswax.
2. Stir in aloe vera, turmeric, and essential oils.
3. Pour into tins/jars and allow to set.
4. Apply thinly to cuts, burns, rashes.
🌿 4. MASSAGE OIL (RELAXING & NOURISHING)
Soothes stress, moisturizes skin
Ingredients:
½ cup sweet almond oil (or coconut oil)
¼ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
5 drops chamomile or rosemary essential oil
Steps:
1. Mix oils in a clean glass bottle.
2. Shake well before use.
3. Use for full body massage.
🌿 5. PAIN RELIEF BALM
For back pain, stiff neck, arthritis
Ingredients:
½ cup coconut oil
2 tbsp beeswax
1 tbsp cayenne powder (capsaicin – natural pain reliever)
1 tbsp ginger powder
10 drops peppermint oil
10 drops eucalyptus oil
5 drops clove oil
Steps:
1. Melt coconut oil with beeswax.
2. Add cayenne and ginger powders, mix well.
3. Strain if desired (or leave for stronger effect).
4. Stir in essential oils.
5. Pour into tins and cool.
⚠️ Caution: Avoid applying on broken skin or near eyes. Always do a patch test.
