Herbal Decongestant Steam Blend

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Winter is definitely here where I live, very cold with a couple more months of winter stretching out before us.

Sometimes in this cold weather a deep cold with a congested head, nose and chest sneaks up on us and it’s no fun. Here’s a nice, soothing steam that uses a dried herb blend to help break through that uncomfortable stuffiness.

Ingredients:

4 tsp peppermint leaves
3 tsp rosemary
3 tsp thyme

(Makes two treatments)

Directions:

• Mix all the herbs together, split in half and save one part in an airtight container or ziploc bag.
• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the 1/2 herbal mixture.
• Cover and steep for 10 minutes.

Follow the directions for use on this page…

Edited Slightly

• Place pot on counter or table (on top of a towel to protect the table surface) and remove lid. Cover your head with a large clean towel and position your face over the steaming water (with the towel acting as a tent over the bowl to capture the steam).
• Keep your eyes closed and your face at least 10 to 12 inches from the boiling water. Enjoy the fragrant steam and relax, but don’t overdo it–keep the time between 5 to 7 minutes.
• When the time is up, splash face with slightly cool water and pat dry.

Do this two nights in a row to help break the congestion.

Important

• If you have congested nasal passages or a stuffed up head with a severe headache or a toothache or jaw ache that puts you through the roof, you may have a sinus infection–don’t be shy about having your doctor check it out.