GINGER CHEST RUB FOR COUGH and COLD

Cough and cold is very common when the weather changes and it isn’t a severe situation. However, if you are suffering from severe cough with mucus for more than a week, you need medical help. For the time being or before you go to a doctor, try the chest mask recipe given below:

BENEFITS:

Ginger- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties. It warns the skin and penetrates thereby giving relief. Ginger works great topically as a pain reliever, decongestant and also helps to reduce inflammation in the chest.

Raw honey- Raw honey too keeps the chest warm and catalyses positive effects of ginger.

Olive oil- Olive oil helps contain beneficial ginger compounds and also helps in penetration.

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Things you need-

• 1/3 cup ginger powder or paste
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• Enough olive oil

Directions-

In a bowl, add ginger powder/paste and raw honey.

Add in olive oil little by little until you get a spreadable paste.

Apply a thin layer on your chest and keep it for 30 minutes and rinse it off.

Caution – patch test before use.