When we breathe, we collect air from our environment that is dry or moist, cold or hot, but then we exhale air from our lungs that is always moist and warm: our own fog, the most natural and approachable. Sometimes the best treatment is to soften the mucosa of the respiratory tract.
Holding a handkerchief, scarf or mask Khao Bocha Japanese, we can make a little tent and breathe in it and inhale the vapor.
but we can also generate smoke Heating and evaporating water alone or with medicinal plants. Alternatively, we could apply it topically to a specific condition rather than stimulating it.
In this video, you’ll find other strategies besides steaming to drain mucus and improve your cold:
Steam can help you breathe better, more
Steam is beneficial Through the action of heat and the plants we add to the water
Breathing steam Deflationrelieve, thin mucus, help expel phlegm and activate metabolism.
indicated When a cold or headache beginsas well as sinusitis, laryngitis or otitis media; when suffering from bronchitis, placing the pot on a low stool can also direct the steam to the chest.
this Headache They can also improve acne due to their skin cleansing effects.
In native applications steam may be useful Prevent excessive sweatingrheumatic diseases and nails.
Combined with cold application, Help solve circulatory system problems, as well as causing the feet to react and warm them.heat and humidity
When making vapor, they must always hot and pleasant. Cold, moist mist mimics foggy conditions that are counterproductive to the respiratory tract. Cold mist evaporators for sale are not good for respiratory health even when used in hot environments.
try to make steam in a warm environment, digestion is completed. And never on cold ground.
What plants can be added to the water?
Select them based on their properties: Sage treats excessive sweating of the feet; horse chestnut and vine promote blood circulation in the legs; thyme and rosemary are used in nail polish; harpagofito, rosemary or turmeric, etc., are used to treat rheumatism…
You can also breathe in the steam by letting the pot release steam and the aroma of the plants throughout the room or kitchen, and leave it there for 20 minutes or an hour.
you can measure humidity Use a hygrometer: normal is 50-70%. If it doesn’t arrive, you can place a pot filled with water and plants that emit steam and fragrance.
cultivate medicinal plants at home. Its scent will create an environment more similar to the humidity of a forest, with the warmth of a home. This softens mucous membranes and improves cleanliness and respiratory function.
Making steam at home is easy
in a pot Heat 3-5 liters of water and selected plants.sit in front and Covers head, neck and chest Cover with a sheet or towel and top with a fleece blanket.
for inhalation, open the lid of the pot bit by bit, and breathe through your nose and mouth. Close the towel or sheet and blanket so steam doesn’t escape, but not so tightly that you burn yourself.
The effect is immediate. You’ll start to sweat within seconds of starting to inhale the steam. Extend the meeting time from 10 minutes to 20 minutes. For greater results, do this twice daily.
Complete steam bath Rub cold water over the entire damp area to create contrast. Then dry yourself off immediately and keep warm.
he eucalyptus(Eucalyptus globulus) is a plant that can be added to water when you have a cold.
You can also take advantage of the local hot spring baths
he Foot steam bath It is indicated at the beginning of a cold or headache to help relieve cold feet, excessive sweating (along with cold compresses), circulatory problems, rheumatism and nail reactions.
Apply it like this: Sit down and place the pot on the floor with a wooden stand on top to support your feet. Wrap your naked lower body in a towel and cover it with a wool blanket. When finished, rinse your feet under cold water and dry them thoroughly.
he sitz bath It is used as a diaphoretic procedure (more intense than a dry sauna).
on an old chair Make a hole in the center to let the steam pass through and place the pot underneath. Sit warm like a foot soak (protect your testicles). Rest in bed (warm) for 15 to 30 minutes and work up a sweat. Wipe your entire body with cold water and dry.
You can also treat other areas of your body with partial bath. Apply steam to the area to be treated for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rest in bed (with heat), wash the body with cold water and dry vigorously. A hose with a nozzle can be used to direct the steam.