How to Make an Herbal Steam Inhalant
When you or your child's head is all stuffed up but you don't want to reach for that bottle of decongestants, try this easy to do steam inhalant. It will open your sinuses, ease the pressure and relax you right to sleep.
Things You'll Need:
Your Choice - Chamomile
Lavender
Sage
Thyme
Lemon Balm
Peppermint
1 Qt. boiling water
Towel for tenting
1
Bring 1 qt. water to a boil - remove from heat
2
Add about 1 handful of any of the above listed herbs - Cover - Let steep for about 5-10 minutes
3
Remove cover - lean over pot and inhale gently - place towel over head and pot
4
Continue inhaling for 5-10 minutes - when you are done, strain the herbs from the water - pour into your favorite tea cup and enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Chamomile is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and relaxing for sick kids
Mints decrease sinus stuffiness and pain and are antiseptic
Lemon Balm is soothing to the mucous membranes and calming to sick kids
Thyme has antibacterial and antiviral properties
Lavender
is an anti-inflammatory, relaxant and relieves headaches
When using herbal steam inhalants with
children
, check the heat of the steam before placing the towel over your child's head.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2130632_herbal-steam-inhalant.html
When you or your child's head is all stuffed up but you don't want to reach for that bottle of decongestants, try this easy to do steam inhalant. It will open your sinuses, ease the pressure and relax you right to sleep.
Things You'll Need:
Your Choice - Chamomile
Lavender
Sage
Thyme
Lemon Balm
Peppermint
1 Qt. boiling water
Towel for tenting
1
Bring 1 qt. water to a boil - remove from heat
2
Add about 1 handful of any of the above listed herbs - Cover - Let steep for about 5-10 minutes
3
Remove cover - lean over pot and inhale gently - place towel over head and pot
4
Continue inhaling for 5-10 minutes - when you are done, strain the herbs from the water - pour into your favorite tea cup and enjoy!
Tips & Warnings
Chamomile is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and relaxing for sick kids
Mints decrease sinus stuffiness and pain and are antiseptic
Lemon Balm is soothing to the mucous membranes and calming to sick kids
Thyme has antibacterial and antiviral properties
Lavender
is an anti-inflammatory, relaxant and relieves headaches
When using herbal steam inhalants with
children
, check the heat of the steam before placing the towel over your child's head.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2130632_herbal-steam-inhalant.html
