Herbal steams are an easy way to unblock sinuses and open pores. If you’re interested in other Herbal Steam/Facial Spa recipes, see The Practical Herbalist® Remedies section.This is when organic ingredients are truly best. Pesticides reside on the surface of plants which would transfer to the steam, so avoid non-organic herbs all around and especially if you’re immune system is compromised by illness, stress, or allergies.
To view the procedure for doing an herbal steam, see The Practical Herbalist®’s Herbal How-To section.
For more information on how to ease sinus conditions holistically, see The Practical Herbalist®’s Herbal Treatment for Sinus Infections.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dried yarrow
- 2 cups dried eucalyptus leaf
- 1 cup dried rosemary
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon
- a sealable 2-quart container
- a label
Procedure
- Pour the herbs into the mixing bowl and gently stir with a spoon. Try not to break up the plant parts since this will release the essential oils.
- Pour the mix into a resealable container.
- Label the container with the name of the mix, ingredients, and date mixed.
Storage and Use
Store your Herbal Sinus Steam Mix in a cool dark place. If fresh ingredients are used, the mixture must be used immediately to prevent spoilage.
