![]() ![]() In fact, a 2010 study found that eucalyptus essential oil has “antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal components and a long history of use against the effects of colds, influenza, other respiratory infections, rhinitis, and sinusitis.” In my opinion, eucalyptus is the best option for a shower steamer made specifically for combating cold and flu symptoms. Why You Should Use Eucalyptus in This Shower Steamer Recipe Now my daily routine includes aromatherapy shower steamers and I’m grateful for the no fuss, no mess relief. They are easy to make, plus they are refreshing and soothing when bubbling in the shower, which helps to get me going each day. Cold or no cold, life must go on! So I love using the DIY shower steamer method for breathing in herbs and steam. ![]() While I love this method of clearing sinuses, I don’t always have that same severity of congestion, nor the time and the patience and time to sit with my head over a bowl of steam for 30 minutes a day. Steam and the gentle scent to do the work, and your body and mind will thank you for it. You may not be able to smell them but again your body is very effective at absorbing what it needs. I’ve adding dried plants into these shower steamer recipes to allows for those volatile oils to release in the steam. Using dried herbs is also a great way to add plant properties into the steam. Plus I enjoyed the scent of the lavender. I decided to add some dried lavender buds from my garden and found the steam did a fantastic job of clearing up my sinuses. My experience with steaming using plant material started with this simple recommendation from my doctor to try face steam to help clear out my sinuses. You know, the head-in-a-bowl-with-a-towel-over-you method. ![]() My doctor suggested an herbal sinus steam with eucalyptus and lavender to help relieve the pressure. Many years ago I had such a terrible sinus cold that I couldn’t sleep at night. Thankfully, that’s no longer necessary as I’ve finally found an effective, natural way to help relieve congestion symptoms! When it feels like someone has poured cement into my sinuses and I can’t breathe AT ALL, I just want to crawl out of my body. Some have sinus headaches, sore throats, a cough, and other unpleasantness.įor me, however, the absolute worst symptom is congestion. There are the sniffles and the whoppers, and everything in between. It was in those years that I became somewhat of a cold connoisseur. In those early years when my little guy was in daycare, he brought home every single virus in the world to share with me. Make a double or triple batch and be prepared all winter long with this shower steamer recipe! These DIY shower steamers feature eucalyptus to help ease congestion and soothe sinus symptoms. ![]()
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