Decongesting Herbal Steam
"This can be used either as a bath, foot soak, or a facial steam. Omit the essential oils if using the facial steam for a child."
Original is 1 serving
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (96.7 g)
- Calories 36.2
- Total Fat - 1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.4 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 28313.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.5 g
- Sugars - 0.6 g
- Protein - 1.3 g
- Calcium - 205.4 mg
- Iron - 11.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 9.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
FOR FOOT SOAK OR BATH:
Step 2
Mix the first 5 ingredients into the dead sea salt until evenly mixed and store in a well sealed container until ready to use.
Step 3
FOR THE FACIAL STEAM:
Step 4
Boil 4 to 6 cups of water.
Step 5
In a large bowl, place 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture.
Step 6
Pour the boiling water over the herbs. Cover the bowl, and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 7
Place a towel over your head and put your face over the bowl. Make the towel into a tent for the steam to go into.
Step 8
Position your face 5 to 10 inches from the bowl with your eyes closed, keeping the tent over your head.
Tips
No special items needed.