I use this anytime anyone in my house even thinks about sniffling, coughing, or sneezing. It’s great for preventative care (like when a virus is going around your child’s school) & kills the bacteria once it’s in your house. Next time you feel like you’re coming down with something (cold, flu, allergies, sinus infection, anything really), give this a try.
Why GOOT (Garlic Oil Ointment Treatment) Works
- Coconut oil contains lauric acid that kills bacteria and viruses.
- Garlic has natural antibacterial, antiviral, & antifungal properties and is a decongestant. Rubbing this ointment on your skin transfers raw garlic directly to your bloodstream.
How to Make GOOT (Garlic Oil Ointment Treatment)
Warning: This ointment does smell like garlic. It is stinky!! But it works. I would advise not using it before going out in public.
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PinIngredients
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 6 Peeled Garlic Cloves
Instructions
- Process all ingredients in a food processor. Melt your coconut oil on the stove over low heat slightly if needed. Process until a smooth salve / ointment.
- Store in a glass jar.
- Store in the fridge for up to 6 months. Let come to room temperature when you need to use it. You can leave it out at room temperature while using for 2-3 days, then return to the fridge for long term storage.
- Rub on feet (then cover with socks) and chest. Works for babies, children, and adults.
Other homemade garlic remedies to try:
- Garlic salve for coughs & colds – Elliot Homestead
- Natural salve – Real Food RN
- Onion, garlic, & ginger cough syrup – Small Footprint Family
- Make your own GOOT – Life Sanity
- Garlic oil for ear aches – Natural Family Today
Sources & Studies
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25099661
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22419312
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=coconut+oil+antiviral
How much does this ointment smell of garlic or is the smell well disguised by the other oils?
Hi Renier – Unfortunately, I have to report that it smells like garlic. It’s pretty strong.
Smelly it may be…I believe it will work…and it will help to free us from the Vampirism of modern healthcare!
I would love to make this, but i don’t have a food processor.. do you think a blender would do the trick okay?
Yep, it should work! If it’s too thick for your blender, add a little olive oil or heat your coconut oil on the stove to melt it (my coconut oil is liquid right now since it’s hot here in Texas).
Bought the coconut oil plus garlic today to make this for my 3 year old kid whose nose is constantly runny. Gonna try it right now-but I only have eucalyptus oil on hand.
Oh no! Hope it helps. Here’s a good guide to using essential oils with kids http://dontmesswithmama.com/essential-oils-for-kids/
Thanks for the link above – I wish I knew about all these essential oils stuff when my kids had ear aches and all kinds of stomach and regular flu!
The Eucalyptus oil seem to work. In fact, I rubbed it on both kids feet and on mine, too (just to be on the safe side)LOL. I subscribed to your email – really like your site! Thanks!
So glad it helped!!! Thanks for the kindness!
Do you think it would work that same with roasted garlic? it might limit the smell a bit…
It’s worth a shot!
I would love to make something like this, however we cannot tolerate coconut oil. Do you know of any other alternatives? I currently have olive, avocado, sunflower, sesame oils and shea butter.
The shea butter will be perfect! It has lots of vitamin A and is an anti-inflammatory. You can use just shea butter, or mix in some of one of the liquid oils (any of the ones you mentioned are great) for a thinner consistency.
Is there a reason why it is rubbed on the bottom of feet?
Hi Hedie! Yes, there is. Your feet are the safest place to put ointments (especially if they have essential oils) because feet are less sensitive. Your feet have large pores, so the garlic oil & essential oils are absorbed into your blood stream quickly. Your feet are full of reflexology and vita flex points.
Oh good to know, thanks so much!
Eucalyptus oil does help a lot. I rub it on my feet when I have difficulty breathing – weather allergies and/or asthma. It’s good stuff.
How young can a child be before this can be used? Is it safe to use on infants (month old)?
Yes it is safe for an infant! I used it on my son when he was an infant. But careful with adding essential oils if you decide to. Here is a list of essential oils safe for infants http://dontmesswithmama.com/essential-oils-for-baby/. I did not put oils topically on my baby until he was a year old (I diffused essential oils when he was a baby).
I have a question regarding the essential oils… do you put all those essential oils in at once in one batch? Or do you personally make different batches with different essential oils? I have a lot of those EO’s but I am not sure if I should add some any way or just keep them out.
Just the oils you need for your symptoms. Not all of them together. You can mix 2-3 oils together.
Hi! I was planning on making this, just had a question. I always hear that garlic can burn the skin, did you ever get this side effect?
So I can use this on an 11 week old baby? Thanks
Hi Jennifer! I used it on my son when he was that young.
Hi Mel! No, I’ve never had any burning or it feeling “hot”. And it doesn’t seem to bother my son either.
I have had garlic and olive oil sitting in a jar for about 7 weeks ,do you think bees wax could be added and make about the same?
Actually, yes I do! You might have to play with it to get the right consistency. But it should work.
Unfortunately , My six year old daughter is using it right now and my whole bedroom smells like garlic.
The plus side is that I used it for a skin infection and it is going away right before my eyes
It does stink. Sorry about your bedroom! But so glad it is working.
No. The reason raw garlic works is because it has virus eradicating abilities- cook it and it changes- and it will not be therapeutic. So no. Roasted garlic is not beneficial.
Sorry!
I’ve been using garlic oil on my 4 year old son’s feet for a couple of weeks now since he got sick with a cold and cough and the cough is still lingering a bit. In the last several days he is refusing to eat as well as he used to. He is sensitive to smells and I’m wondering if the garlic oil has anything to do with it. Have you ever experienced anything like this? Thanks!
I haven’t heard that. It’s always a possibility. Or it could be a side effect of his cold.
Hi, I had an ankle “joint feet” fracture couple months ago… Is it useful to use the garlic oil… Thank you
Unfortunately, no. This is an immune booster and doesn’t support bone health.
The size of garlic cloves vary from 1/4-1/2 teaspoon to 1-2 teaspoons. Can you be more specific about the amount? Also, the garlic makes for a much milder/sweeter aroma. Would it still be effective?
Sorry if these questions have been asked and answered, but I read many comments, not all and was left wondering.
Is this safe to put directly on a baby’s skin? I read somewhere that it is not safe to do that (basically why people use garlic poultices) Does the coconut oil help with that?
As always, consult your doctor. I have used it on my babies.
can I use it with wounds?
I haven’t tried it, but I would think so. It might sting a little
does it really have to wait until 6 months before we can use it?
“Store in the fridge for up to 6 months.” Not wait 6 months 😉
Can it be stored in a small plastic Tupperware container? I don’t have glass
Glass is best, especially if you use essential oils. The plastic might smell like garlic afterwards and it’s possible it won’t wash clean. But it should work.
I have noticed in the stores you can buy jars of minced Garlic and i suppose it is in its garlic oil and maybe olive oil to preserve on shelf. Do you think this would work on making the salve or ointment? Instead of new peeled Garlic.
Not sure started reading some good information on web I think it is coconut oil and garlic oil?
Oh no only coconut oil on wounds…lol it reduces scares and heals faster.
Wow. Thanks for the info. So can i only use these types of coconut oil or can i grab one from the grocery store?
I made this and used it on my 5 month old. I put it on her chest and feet. This stuff smells horrible lol.
How often should it be applied?