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How to take Steam inhalation?
Dr. Stuti Gupta
Natural Healing Explorer
10:49 AM | 09-02-2021
Steam inhalation is a very common naturopathic modality and is easy to prescribe for home treatment of various diseases especially related to the upper respiratory tract like cough, tonsilitis, skin, etc
Different procedures to take steam at home -
Taking Steam without a steaming machine
- Take a towel, place a bowl over the table and make sure you have a comfortable place to sit
- Secure your hair so that it’s off your face!
- Bring 4 to 6 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pot, depending on the size of the bowl.
- Add a handful of herbs once the water begins to boil and stir.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Carefully pour into the bowl. Add few drops of essential oils of choice
- Sit down, drape your towel over your head and the pot, and hold your face 6 inches above the water.
- Breath the steam in (details at end)
- Raise or lower your head for more or less heat and lift a corner of the towel to cool off if needed.
- Steam your face for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the phlegm (cough) and repeat if needed.
(Same procedure can also be used for cleaning face)
Taking steam from a home facial steamer machine -
- Read the machine instructions, fill it up as directed. Place it on a table near an outlet so you can plug it in. It will take a few minutes to begin emitting steam.
- Secure your hair so that it’s off your face.
- Sit down, get comfortable, and set your face inside the towel, staying 5 to 10 inches away or as it says to do in your steamer’s instruction booklet.
- Steam for 2 or 3 minutes at a time with a 1-minute break in between to avoid burns because facial steamers offer more powerful steam than the other methods
Breathing Pattern during steam inhalation –
- Inhale from both the nostrils 10 times
- Inhale from the right nostril and exhale from mouth 10 times
- Inhale from the left nostril and exhale from mouth 10 times
- Inhale from the mouth and exhale from nose 10 times
(You can go to the washroom to remove the phlegm in between)
After steaming pat your face dry with a towel (do not rub)
- Steam can be taken with water only, but you can add the following oils and herbs to it for more therapeutic benefits.
Common herbs and essential oils to put inside steaming water – (Put any one only)
- Tulsi leaves (Basil leaves) – To remove cough, asthma (Most commonly available)
- Eucalyptus essential oil – Cough (phlegm), asthma
- Tea tree essential oil
- Peppermint essential oil –
- Chamomile herb – sensitive skin
- Rosemary herb– oily skin, cough, mucus
- Lavender essential oil. This herb is great for dry skin or eczema, sleep problem (insomnia)
- Frankincense essential oil- treat coughs, catarrh, bronchitis, and asthma.
Benefits of steaming –
- Very affordable and accessible – Can be taken at home even without any equipment
- It helps with removing congestion in the sinus- Steam can help relieve sinus congestion and headaches that often accompany it
- Loosens excess mucus and removes it – Removes excess mucus build-up from nose, throat, sinus, and upper respiratory tract
- It cleanses the face- Steam opens up your pores and helps loosen any build-up of dirt for a deeper cleanse. Opening up your pores also softens blackheads, making them easier to remove.
- It promotes collagen and elastin. The increased blood flow experienced during a steam facial promotes collagen and elastin production. This results in firmer, younger-looking skin.
- Promotes circulation to face - a natural, healthy glow
Precaution - If you have rosacea, do not take steam, the heat dilates blood vessels, which contribute to redness.
Conclusion - Herbal steam therapy is an ancient time-tested treatment that offers various health benefits. If you're congested or have trouble sleeping, it's certainly worth a try.
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