Ingredients:

• Eucalyptus leaves, dried, 1/2 cup

• Peppermint leaves, dried, 1/2 cup

• Rosemary leaves, dried, 1/4 cup

• Thyme leaves, dried, 1/4 cup

• Chamomile flowers, dried, 1/4 cup

• 2-3 liters of water

Equipment:

• Large pot with a lid

• Strainer

• Large mixing bowl

• Towel

• Airtight container for storage

Instructions:

1. Combine 1/2 cup each of dried eucalyptus leaves and dried peppermint leaves, 1/4 cup each of dried rosemary leaves, dried thyme leaves, and dried chamomile flowers in a large pot.

2. Add 2-3 liters of water to the pot.

3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let the herbs steep for 10-15 minutes.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and let the steam cool slightly.

5. Place a large mixing bowl in the sink and position the pot over the bowl.

6. Use a towel to create a tent over your head and the pot, trapping the steam inside.

7. Inhale the steam for 10-15 minutes, taking deep breaths through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

8. Repeat the process as needed.

9. Once you’re done, strain the remaining liquid through a fine mesh strainer and transfer to an airtight container for storage.

Nic’s Notes: You can use a little at a time and store the extra dry mix in a mason jar in a cool dark place and save if for when you need it or you can use the large batch of herbal steam all at once and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you need to use it, simply heat up the desired amount of liquid in a pot and follow the same instructions for inhaling the steam. The combination of eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, and chamomile is great for relieving congestion and soothing sinus irritation.

This mix has SAVED me this year as I struggle with breathing issues from Long Covid, there were times when I got sick on top of that over the winter and thought I was going to have to go to the ER at night due to shortness of breath with not being able to breath out of my nose. This herbal steam helps to clear up your nostrils immediately to help you breath normally again. If you are very congested you will have to keep repeating the process for best results.

I also discovered one night when I was struggling with a sinus infection on top of the long covid it was 3am and I needed some relief and had the idea to put this mix inside of my facial steamer and WOW- it really helps speed up the process and give you that steam needed to get the herbs in your system quicker. Just be sure to keep a towel over your face still and don’t get too close to it or you will burn yourself.

I gave these out to a bunch of my family members as they were sick around the holidays and they all raved about how much it helped them…so I hope this helps you guys are much as it has helped us!

Lastly, If you don’t have all the ingredients for this, even just a few of these work amazing together. Give it a try and you should be pleasantly surprised with the results!