Eucalyptus Cough Drop Vapor Rub (DIY)
This is a homemade, topical vapor rub made from eucalyptus essential oil and other soothing ingredients, designed to be applied to the chest and throat for aromatic relief. It typically includes a carrier like coconut oil or shea butter, beeswax for consistency, and optional additions like peppermint or camphor oil. The concept originates from traditional herbal and folk remedies, modernized for DIY home preparation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a topical product, it is not intended for consumption and provides no dietary nutrition or calories. Its 'key nutrients' are the volatile aromatic compounds from essential oils, which are inhaled rather than metabolized.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 11 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Eucalyptus Oil | 50-100 mg (estimated active compound) |
| Menthol | 30-60 mg (estimated active compound) |
| Calories from Sugar | 40 kcal |
Per 1 tablespoon (15 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This DIY project blends modern aromatherapy with age-old herbal wisdom, using eucalyptus—a plant native to Australia and long used by Indigenous peoples—for its distinctive, clearing scent. It represents a popular trend in natural home wellness, focusing on sensory experience and external application rather than internal nourishment.
