Amor Childcare Chest Rub for Children

An Antiviral, Antibacterial blend that can be used for children who are having trouble breathing due to bronchitis, coughs, colds, and can also be used safely with asthma medication.

• Eucalyptus radiata - the gentlest of the eucalyptus essential oils, it is safe for infants. Best known for its decongestant and expectorant abilities, eucalyptus radiata helps relieve muscular spasms (think of that poor little chest coughing), and is antiviral, so if anyone else is coming down sick apply it sooner rather than later as a preventative.
• Kanuka - has similar properties to Eucalyptus radiata, and eases all types of respiratory infections and can help clear them, so when you don't know what is setting off their cough, this will help ease the discomfort. And it's a beautiful NZ oil that smells divine.
• Manuka - has similar properties and abilities to Kanuka, although not as soft on the senses aromatically. My experience with working with these native NZ essential oils is that they work better together. However, when I first created this blend for my son, the research wasn't available, and the only bottle of Manuka I could find was blended with Kanuka, which is why it was added.
• Benzoin - works as an additional expectorant in this blend, as well as having the ability to relax the chest wall muscles which helps your child breathe easier, and reduces feelings of anxiety and panic (which works well for all).  It is also antiseptic so penetrates through to the lungs helping to clear the infected cells.
• Frankincense - assists breathing, and can actually help you to breathe deeper, which is important for clearing out stagnant tissue and fluid gathering in the alveoli (the bit that looks like bunches of grapes)..
• Hyssop - has the wonderful ability to liquify mucus which is great when the chest is clogged up, feels heavy and it is really hard to breathe.  It also helps with circulation, poor concentration and mental fatigue.
• Red Thyme - stimulates the production of white blood cells - the army of our body - and strengthens the immune system, and is a natural antibiotic that is fast acting once it is introduced to the body.   When it has been tested in the lab, it kills most respiratory bacterias in less than 8 minutes.  It is also a tonic for the body, helping in the recovery process.
• Amor cream base - to soothe and moisturise sensitive skin, and glides on easily.

How to use:

Apply as minimal amount as possible to the rib-cage area, front and back, and around the base of the neck and throat.

For 6+ years (20+ kg), apply directly to the skin three times a day, preferably 8 hours apart.

Comes packaged in an amber glass pot with a black lid.

As our children grow, so do our options with essential oils, so this was our next level up.

Tania