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Keep Colds At Bay
(Inhalation Therapy Treatment)

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With winter making its exit, it's time to relax and enjoy a few treatments that will
invigorate the system and keep one's good health intact.


Gather equal amounts (a handful) of

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
Elder Flower (Sambucus nigra)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
 
Add to this, your choice of:

Eucalyptus leaves (Eucalyptus globulus)
Used for: Aiding breathing, and antiseptic properties.

Cayenne Peppers (Capsicum anuum);  Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum);
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum); and/or Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)
Used to: Add warmth.

Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea)
Used to: Tone the membranes, and reduce excess mucus.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Used as: A calming expectorant.

Marshmallow (Althea officinlis), Slippery Elm bark (Ulmus fulva), or Wild Cherry bark (Prunus serotina)
Used to: Soothe inflamed membranes.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Used as: An antiseptic.

Add all ingredients to warm water in a non-metallic pan and heat slowly (harder substances like roots, berries and bark for a longer period of time, leaves for less time, and flowers for the shortest amount of time).

Pour mixture into a large bowl. Cover your head with a towel surrounding the bowl and lean over the bowl to breathe in the mixture's properties for about 10-15 minutes.


CAUTION: Herbs to be avoided during pregnancy: Basil, Clary Sage, Fennel, Geranium, Hyssop, Juniper, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Sage and Thyme

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