Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu :: How to Make Your Own Herbal Decongestant Salt Steam

Cough.
Congestion.
Sore Throat.

All signs that it’s about to go down!

I can’t stand a stuffy or runny nose. But when it inevitably hits…I’m very thankful for my neti pot and my Herbal Salts Steam.

Herbal Salts Steam is a natural blend of breath-giving botanicals. Made with decongestant ingredients such as dead sea salts, herbs, and essential oils…inflamed upper respiratory tissues are calmed and sinuses are opened.

These salts can be used as a bath salt or foot soak.

But I love them when used in a bowl of steaming water with a towel over head.

Herbal Decongestant Salt Steam

Ingredients

• 2 cups dead sea salts
• 1 tablespoon each lavender flowers, rose petals, Echinacea root, eucalyptus leaf, rosemary, and thyme, each of these are suggested use what you have on hand 
• 2 tablespoons carrier oil (i.e. olive, jojoba, sesame, grapeseed, or sweet almond)
• 1 teaspoon menthol crystals
• 10 drops ravensare essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 3 drops tea tree oil
• 6 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops thyme essential oil

Method

1. Combine salts, herbs, and menthol crystals in a glass bowl. Stir well to combine.
2. In a smaller bowl, mix together carrier oil of choice and the essential oils you will be using (use those you have on hand).
3. Add the oils to the salt/herb mixture and mix with a wire whisk or fork until well combined.
4. Transfer to a glass mason jar for storage.
5. Cap and label.
6. Store in a cool, dark place.

To Use

Add 1-2 teaspoons of Herbal Salts to a bowl of very hot water. Place a towel over your head and inhale the healing goodness. You may also add 1 cup to a bath or foot spa and soak.

Notes

–Click here to see my recipe for a decongestant herbal tea.

–Find my Cold Care Capsule recipe here.

–And read more about natural antibiotic alternatives by clicking this link.