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Make A DIY Steamer With Eucalyptus Gum Leaves ! (A great decongestant)

June 26, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann 3 Comments

Do you remember years ago when you had a cold and your mum would put Vick’s in a bowl with boiling water and you would  put your head over the bowl with a towel thrown over the top to keep the steam and heat locked in while you  took deep breaths to help clear all the mucus lodged in your head, nose and chest ? Well this is a really healthy alternative as I wouldn’t ever use Vick’s because it is petroleum-based ( sorry mum )  . Why not use  Eucalyptus gum leaves instead,  they’re full of eucalyptus oil and  are free. Here’s what you do……put a big handful  of gum leaves in a pot on the stove cover with water and bring to the boil.  Stand over it and breath in the steam and vapors it really does unblock and clear all the sinuses. . Sheree from “Simpleliving“ did it the other day and it really cleared her nasal passages whilst giving her a facial cleanse at the same time  really worth trying. Thanks for sharing with us Sheree.

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    June 26, 2011 at 10:04 am

    What are and where can I get gum leaves, I’m not familiar of them?

  2. Sarah says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:54 am

    I wondered the same thing.

  3. Nellie Lee Luhrmann says

    June 29, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    They are in Australia Koala’s eat them. I am not sure if you can buy them.

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