Steam Inhalation for Coughs

Ingredients

• ceramic or glass bowl
• 4 cups hot water
• 1 drop cedarwood essential oil
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil
• 1 drop hyssop essential oil
• towel

Directions

Pour hot water into bowl.  Add essential oils. Hold head 8 inches over bowl with towel over head to form a tent.  Inhale slowly and deeply, keeping eyes closed. Steam for 5 to 10 minutes, two or three times per day.  Cover neck and upper chest with warm towel, blanket, or scarf immediately following treatment.

Source

Aromatherapy: Soothing Remedies to Restore, Rejuvenate, and Heal