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'''5 natural remedies for steam inhalation to get rid of a blocked nose ''' | |||
*Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/photo-gallery/diseases-conditions/natural-remedies-for-steam-inhalation-to-get-rid-of-a-blocked-nose-b0516/ | |||
:By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | |||
Every time you suffer from a blocked nose, steam inhalation comes to your rescue. Most people add a few drops of eucalyptus oil in steam but there are other natural remedies that can help you to deal with stuffy nose at home. Try using the spice in the last slide when you have a cold. | |||
Mint leaves: Also known as pudina, mint leaves contain menthol, an active ingredient, which acts as an expectorant and opens up the airways, thereby aiding in relaxed breathing. To reap its benefits, add a handful of mint leaves in a litre of boiled water and inhale the steam to get rid of a blocked nose. | |||
Carom seeds: To treat nasal congestion and cold naturally, inhale steam of ajwain infused seeds in hot water at least twice a day. The essential oils in ajwain loosen the mucus filled in the inflamed airway and help treat blocked nose and also pain and discomfort associated with sinusitis. | |||
Peppermint oil: Add few drops (2 – 3 drops) of peppermint essential oil in a litre of boiling water and inhale the steam for instant relief. As the essential oil is a known decongestant, it not only clears the airways but also relieves symptoms like headache and body pain caused due to cold. | |||
Camphor: This home remedy is known to act as an antitussive, nasal decongestant and expectorant agent and lead effective result as it is readily absorbed. It works by stimulating the cold receptors present in the nose and thus, increases air flow. Add 1 gm camphor in a litre of boiling water to get rid of stuffy nose. | |||
Turmeric and tulsi: To a cup of water, add ½ a teaspoon of turmeric, few tulsi leaves and one teaspoon of crushed ajwain seeds and boil the ingredients for 3 – 5 minutes. Inhale the vapours to clear blocked nose [5]. Tulsi is a powerful antitussive (reduces cough) expectorant and turmeric is anti-inflammatory in nature and hence, the combination works to deal with nasal congestion. | |||
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'''What Is Peppermint Oil Good For?''' | '''What Is Peppermint Oil Good For?''' | ||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/peppermint-oil-good-for-5713.html | *Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/peppermint-oil-good-for-5713.html | ||