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Herbal inhalation for head colds
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Ingredients:
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1) Dried or fresh peppermint leaves
2) Dried chamomile flowers
3) Dried or fresh thyme leaves
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1) Essential oils of the above plants
2) Aromatherapy carrier oil
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Symptoms:
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if you have a head cold - stuffy nose, sore throat, headache.
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Description:
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Making your inhalation-
1) collect the following ingredients
10g dried chamomile flowers
10g dried peppermint leaves
10g dried thyme leaves
1 litre steaming hot water
2) place the herbs in a basin (or a few
drops of each oil)
3) add boiling water from kettle
4) cover your head with a towel and inhale for 5 mins.
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Additional Info:
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clears your nose and throat.
chamomile reduces catarrh
peppermint gives relief from fever and headaches
thyme has an anti-microbial activity (helps get rid ov germs.
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Submitted by:
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Angela Speirs
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Submitted 07/17/2010
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