Are you troubled by cold and blocked nose? This special Ayurvedic steam will provide instant relief:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Ayurvedic Remedy: As the winter season approaches, problems like cold, cough and blocked nose become common. In such a situation, instead of taking medicines again and again, it is better to try some effective home remedies. One of the most effective remedies among these is ‘taking steam’ i.e. steam inhalation. Steam of plain water is beneficial, but if you add some special Ayurvedic things to it, then its effect gets doubled.

This Ayurvedic steam not only clears your blocked nose instantly but also helps in getting rid of sore throat, cough and chest congestion. Let us know the method of making this miraculous steam and its benefits.

How to prepare Ayurvedic steam?

Preparing this special steam is very easy.

You need:

• water in a big pot
• 8-10 basil leaves
• 8-10 mint leaves
• one teaspoon celery
• 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil (if available)
• a thick towel

Method of preparation:

1. Boil water thoroughly in a vessel.
2. When the water starts boiling, add basil and mint leaves in it, crush them a little with your hands.
3. Along with this, also add celery to it.
4. Now turn off the gas and if you have eucalyptus oil, put a few drops of it in water.
5. Carefully remove the vessel from the gas and keep it down.
6. Now cover your head with a towel and bend over the vessel. Make sure your face is at a safe distance from the hot water.
7. Now slowly take long breaths through nose and mouth and inhale the steam.
8. Repeat this process for 5 to 10 minutes.

Why is this steam so effective?

Everything used in this steam is full of medicinal properties:

• basil: Tulsi is called the ‘queen of herbs’. It has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, which fight infections and provide relief from sore throat.
• Peppermint: Mint contains menthol, which acts as a natural decongestant to help clear blocked nose and clear the respiratory tract.
• Celery: Thymol present in celery helps in loosening the phlegm accumulated in the chest and provides relief from cough.
• Eucalyptus Oil: This oil is considered a panacea for blocked nose, sinus and respiratory problems. Its strong smell provides instant relief.

By taking this Ayurvedic steam two to three times a day, you can quickly get rid of the problem of cold and blocked nose. This is a completely natural and safe remedy which has no side effects.