Reviewed By: Pramod Kerkar,
MD, FFARCSI
Are you suffering from clogged
sinuses or is it there is congestion in chest or want to have some relief from
the head congestion? Why not try out one of the most effective home remedy for
cough, cold, and the sinuses? In this current article today we will be
discussing about one of the most wonderful ways to treat such conditions in the
most natural way with a therapy named steam inhalation for the cold and the
irritable sinuses. We will talk about the various wonders of steam inhalation
along with its additional therapeutic benefits of inhaling steam when
reinforced with the essential oils in the following array of the article.
What is Steam Inhalation and How is it Done?
Steam inhalation involves the
introduction of warm and moist air into the lungs through the nose and the
throat and thus allowing the blocked passages to get cleared and provide relief
from the congestion. apart from this, steam inhalation is beneficial in
improving circulation and more importantly when done with essential oils or
certain herbs added to the steam benefits you from eradicating the respiratory
ailments in the most miraculous way.
You need a bowl of boiling hot water
and keeping your head over it; covering with a towel and keeping eyes closed.
you need to make sure steam or the warm moist air does not reach your eyes and
take deep breath while doing steam inhalation. there are also electric steam
inhalers that one can buy over the counter or on any of the popular ecommerce
websites. all you need to do is add water to the electric steam inhalers up to
the level indicated on it and plug it on.
Wonders of Steam Inhalation or Benefits of Inhaling Steam!
Here below are some of the most
crucial therapeutic benefits of steam inhalation. Please note down the list of
wonders of this therapy of steam inhalation and the additional benefits of
inhaling steam with essential oils which are listed below.
Wonders of Steam Inhalation in Eradicating Various Respiratory Ailments:
The most common and major benefit
seen through the natural steam inhalation therapy is its wonderful way of
treating the respiratory problems or complications generated with the common cold, sinuses, blocked
nose, flu, bronchitis, asthma etc. the warm
and moist air while inhaling with this process of steam inhalation, assist you
in clearing the nose and the throat. inhaling steam is thus known to be
beneficial in clearing throat irritation, clearing blocked nose, problems of
breathing and other noted inflammations.
Benefits of Steam Inhalation in Improving Circulation:
Body's blood vessels start dilating
when the body's temperature increases. This further helps in an enhanced blood
flow and a better circulation of the blood. A better circulation is known to be
beneficial in treatment of headaches and migraines. Thus the benefits
or the wonders of steam inhalation are also extended towards the improved
circulation and treating migraines and serious headaches. Rise in body
temperature can also be beneficial in stimulating the immune system and
increasing the immune power in fighting against the germs.
Wonders or Benefits of Steam Inhalation as a
Natural Expectorant:
An expectorant aids in increasing the
amount of secretion and thus clearing the secretion and lubricating the
respiratory passages. Thus, inhaling steam works as a great natural expectorant
and is beneficial in improving the conditions in lungs and the throat.
Steam Inhalation and its Wonderful Benefits in
Cleansing of Pores and Rejuvenation:
Your skin condition gets improved
with an improved circulation of the blood. As discussed above that steam
inhalation helps in increasing blood circulation, it can also be used as a
treatment for pore cleansing and rejuvenation. When added with some natural
oils, inhaling steam can work as one of the best wonders to provide you a
glowing and young skin.
Additional Therapeutic Benefits of Inhaling Steam
with Essential Oils:
It is true that steam inhalation acts
as one of the greatest wonders for treating cold, cough and sinuses. However an
addition of certain essential oils to the steam inhaler works as a better therapy for treating
various conditions including respiratory issues, congestion, skin improvement
etc. Some of the most common essential oils used in steam inhalation include
the peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, camomile, lemongrass, rosemary, fennel etc.
Some Essential Oils for Treating Various Conditions via Steam
Inhalation:
1. To treat respiratory
issues and congestion: Add eucalyptus, peppermint, cedarwood, pine
etc in to the steam inhalers and maximize the benefits of these essential oils
in treating problems related to respiration and congestion via steam
inhalation.
2. For relaxation: Add camomile,
lemongrass and lavender to the steam inhalers. inhaling the steam of these
essential oils is beneficial in relaxing your mind and body.
3. For cold: Adding some
clove, peppermint, ginger, bay, myrrh, rosemary etc and inhaling its steam can
be of benefit in treating common cold.
4. For cough: Peppermint,
rosemary, cadamom, benzoin, etc.
5. For
headaches/migraines: Adding the essential oil of camomile and lavendar in your steam
inhalation therapy can help relieve headaches and migraine.
6. For dry skin: Rosemary,
fennel, peppermint, sea buckthorn etc.
7. For oily skin: Chamomile,
lavender, rosemary, fennel, lemongrass.
Certain Cautions to be Maintained with Steam Inhalation:
o
Steam inhalation is not advised for the kids because of the risk of
scalding. Though children can have benefits from sitting in a hot or steamy
bathroom.
o
Excess of hot water in the bowl while doing the steam inhalation can
result in burns. so cautions must be taken before going for the steam
inhalation therapy.
o
Also do not fill water to full when you add few drops of essential oil
in to the electric steam inhalers as adding essential oils can cause few drops
of water to splash out.
o
There are also strict advises from doctors for the pregnant women and
the people with high blood pressure not to undergo steam inhalation.
Conclusion:
It is good to follow the doctors'
advice in case if you have any kind of health ailments. but, "if something
can be treated naturally, let it be natural!" common cold and sinuses can
be treated effectively via steam inhalation with essential oils. so, one can
try this out at home in case he/she wants to keep away from the medicines.
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