Inhalation
General description of the method; for a specific herb always check suitability, plant part and safety on its card.
Home steam inhalation over a container of hot water is discouraged because of the risk of scalds.
- General preparation safety
Do not use a container of hot water for steam inhalation, especially with children. Spills can cause serious scalds to the face, chest and other parts of the body.
More detail
This page describes the risks of home steam inhalation over a container of hot water; it is not a guide to performing it. Newcastle Hospitals NHS advises against this home remedy. Spilled hot water can cause serious scalds, especially in children. Evidence of effectiveness for nasal congestion is limited.
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Related methods
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Recipes in the catalogue
These herbs have a published step-by-step procedure for this method — full instructions are on the herb card under processing.
Herbs in the catalogue
Published herbs that list this method on the card.
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