Herbs for Congestion

Herbs For Congestion

Head and chest congestion can be relieved with these herbs for congestion

When we are suffering from a cold, the best thing to do is help our body to heal itself. God has designed our body so intricately that it has the capacities to right what is wrong if given the right tools.

Congestion in the head and chest during a cold is a result of an infection. Our body produces more mucous and sometimes it can be quite thick. All this clogs up our respiratory passages.

The trick is to help get rid of that mucous so we can breathe easier. Expectorant herbs help with this. It softens the mucous and loosens it up so that it can be eliminated.

I have found one of the best ways to help the body eliminate congestion in a cold is to use herbs for congestion and hot water in a steam. This is very effective for children as well. Eucalyptus or its essential oil is my all time favorite cold and congestion remedy. The steam creates moisture particles and acts as the vehicle for the essential oils of the eucalyptus to ride on.

Other good ways to relieve congestion are hydrotherapy and nasal irrigation.

Eucalyptus Steam

What you will need:
  • Pan of water
  • Bath Towel
  • 1/4 cup eucalyptus leaves or a few drops eucalyptus essential oil

Follow these easy steps

  1. Bring a pan of water to boil.

  2. If using eucalyptus leaves add the leaves for a minute or two but keep the lid on.

  3. Settle yourself near a table and put the pan on the table.

  4. If using the essential oil, add a few drops.

  5. Place the towel over your head, creating a tent. The pan and your head should be camped inside the tent.

  6. You may need to close your eyes for this as the eucalyptus will sting them a bit if open.

  7. Breathe in either through your nose or your mouth depending on if you have congestion in your head or your chest.

  8. Take two breaths and lift the corner of the towel to get some fresh air for one breath. Repeat.

  9. Do this for as long as you have steam coming off the water.




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