Chamomile works great for colds, coughs and sinus trouble

Looking for a safe, effective, natural treatment for stuffy noses and congested coughs? Make an old fashioned steam bowl with dried chamomile. The natural components in chamomile will help drain the sinus safely and the steam will help moisten the lung tissue and break-up mucus.

Instructions:

1. Run bathroom sink water until hot and steamy.
2. Turn off the water and place a large heat proof glass or ceramic bowl into your bathroom sink. Add about 1 cup of dried chamomile into the bowl and then fill it ½ full with hot water.
3. Have the child (or adult) stand or sit close to the sink and inhale the steam. You can place a light pillowcase over the bowl to create a steam tent. Inhale with mouth or nose several times. The steam will cause the nose to run and lung mucus to loosen, so keep tissues close by during your steam. Do this on & off for several minutes. You can repeat the process as often as you like.
4. After the water has cooled, strain out the chamomile flowers and use in the garden as compost.

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Caution: When making a steam, always play it safe and use a sink. Putting hot water into a large bowl may seam easier, but children can pull the bowl over on themselves, causing sever burns. Please- steam ONLY over a standard bathroom sink.

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