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Yarrow and Peppermint Inhalent

Ingredients

2 Teaspoons Dried Yarrow
1 Teaspoon Dried Peppermint
½ Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
½ Teaspoons Dried Lemon Thyme
2 Drops Yarrow Essential Oil
1 Drop Peppermint Essential Oil
2 Pints Boiling Water

Method

Put the dried herbs into a large bowl big enough to hold the amount of liquid.
Put the where you intend to use it: i.e. on a stable surface at a convenient height for you to place your head over it to inhale the vapours.
Pour on the boiling water.
Add the essential oil and inhale the vapours to help clear a stuffy head.

You can also put the above ingredients into a pan and simmer them on top of the cooker to let the healing vapours permeate the whole house. It also makes a great addition to facial steamers to.

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