How Do You Do An Herbal Steam Inhalation Using Mullein?
Steam inhalation is a time-honored method of relieving sinus congestion, often with camphor-containing substances added to the water. They are somewhat harsh, designed to irritate the tissues into releasing phlegm. While this method is effective, a gentler means is to use a leaf of mullein, a common weed whose actions include soothing and relaxing the mucous membranes, another way of clearing sinuses that also tones the respiratory tract. Fresh mullein is most effective and tonifying, but dried mullein leaves can also be used. Find a first-year mullein plant, in the form of a rosette of soft, fuzzy, pale green leaves growing straight from the ground. Mullein stays green in winter, and if you know where it is, you can even clear away the snow to harvest a leaf. Pick a small, plump leaf from near the center of the rosette. Rip up the leaf and put it into a small pot, filled halfway with water. If you’re using dried mullein, put a tablespoonful of herb into the pot. Cover the pot and brin
