St. Francis Chest Rub Balm, Deep-Penetrating Balm That Soothes Respiratory Passages, 50ml

St. Francis Chest Rub Balm Details

St. Francis Chest Rub Balm is a 100% natural aromatherapy balm used to help relieve colds and cough. Its three medicinal ingredients are essential oils of eucalyptus leaf, peppermint and Scotch pine needle, carried in a cream base of olive oil, shea butter, vegetable glycerine, calendula, aloe, comfrey, myrrh and vitamin E. Apply to the chest up to three times a day. Suitable for adults and children 2 years and older (applied by an adult for ages 2–12). Note that the base contains liquid whey protein, a dairy ingredient. 50 ml. Made in Canada by St. Francis Herb Farm.

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Quick Facts

Who Chest Rub Balm Is For

• Adults and children 2+ with chest congestion from colds and coughs
• Families who want a natural alternative to petroleum-based vapour rubs
• People who like the scent of eucalyptus, peppermint and pine at bedtime
• Anyone looking for a rub with a moisturizing olive oil and shea butter base

Who this product is NOT for:

• Children under 2
• Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding — the label says do not use
• Broken or sensitive skin, the face, or near the nose and mouth
• People avoiding dairy or following a vegan diet — the base contains liquid whey protein

Vitamart's Take

This is St. Francis's answer to the classic vapour rub: the familiar eucalyptus, peppermint and pine aroma, but in a base built from olive oil, shea butter and herbal extracts rather than petrolatum. Follow the label carefully with kids — it is for ages 2 and up and should be applied by an adult — and don't layer it with other camphor or menthol products. St. Francis also makes a separate Chest Rub for Kids.

How Chest Rub Balm Compares

Chest Rub Balm vs. Chest Rub for Kids

Both are St. Francis aromatherapy chest balms. The Kids version is packaged specifically for children; the original Chest Rub Balm is labelled for adults and children 2 and over.

Natural balm vs. petroleum vapour rubs

Conventional vapour rubs are usually petrolatum-based with camphor and menthol. St. Francis uses essential oils in an olive oil and shea butter cream base.

Rub vs. cough syrup

A chest rub works through aromatherapy on the skin. St. Francis Elderberry Cough Syrup is taken by mouth; some people use both.

What Is Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Scotch Pine?

• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) leaf oil has a fresh, camphor-like aroma long used in chest rubs
• Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) oil adds a cooling scent
• Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) needle oil brings a forest-fresh note
• Together they are used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds and cough
• Essential oils are concentrated, so the balm is for external use only and away from the eyes and mucous membranes

Recommended Purpose

• Used in Aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough

How To Use

• Adults, adolescents and children 2 years and older: apply to affected area up to 3 times per day
• For children 2–12 years, the balm should be handled and applied by an adult only
• External use only — avoid the eyes and mucous membranes; do not apply to the face or near the nose or mouth
• Do not use with other products containing camphor or menthol; avoid sun exposure on treated skin
• Stop use if nausea, dizziness or an allergic reaction occurs; keep out of reach of children

Ingredients (medicinal and non-medicinal)

Non-medicinal ingredients: purified water, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, vegetable glycerine, shea butter, liquid whey protein, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate SE, stearic acid, alcohol, calendula extract, aloe juice, comfrey extract, vitamin E, myrrh extract, xanthan gum, citric acid, preservatives (potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sorbic acid).

Frequently Asked Questions

Pairs Well With

• St. Francis Elderberry Cough Syrup for Adults
• St. Francis Stop It Cold Throat Spray
• St. Francis RespiraCleanse
• Eucalyptus Oil

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Adults: Apply St. Francis Chest Rub Balm to affected area up to 3 times per day. External use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil (or water).