Garlic Oil for Heart and Lungs (non-edible)
Massaging garlic oil into your feet can be a powerful way to break through congestion in the lungs and sinuses. The garlic from this oil travels from the feet through the bloodstream and then out through the lungs. It will bring its stimulating expectorant and microbial properties to the points in your body where you need it most. Best of all, you an use this on those fussy kids or even adults that act like taking herbal medicine is the worst thing ever! 😏
Caution: As you will learn in herbalism class, mixing fresh botanicals with oil creates botulism, therefore it is unsafe to consume by mouth.
You’ll need:
2-3 cloves of garlic
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
Make it:
Peel and finely mince the garlic. Let it stand for 10 minutes or so.
Place the garlic in a small jar (preferably a 2 oz one with a dropper). Barely cover the garlic with olive oil.
Let it infuse for a minimum of 30 minutes, and up to 12 hours. Strain VERY well.
How to use: Just before bedtime, rub the oil onto the feet. Immediately cover with thick socks. If you don’t have any thick socks, then layer with two pairs. Wear this throughout the night. Repeat as necessary, making a fresh batch of oil for each application.
