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Preparation method
Steam inhalation
Breathing warm steam for comfort (avoid burns).
Steps
- Add hot (not boiling) water to a bowl.
- Keep face back from steam.
- Breathe gently for 5–10 minutes.
- Stop if dizzy or uncomfortable.
Recipes using this method
Asthma: Simple but Effective Remedy
Historical excerpt from “Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada” for “Asthma”.
Catarrh: Borax and Camphor
Historical excerpt from “Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada” for “Catarrh”.
Earache: Steaming With Hot Water
Historical excerpt from “Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada” for “Earache”.
Hay fever: Our Canadian Remedy
Historical excerpt from “Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada” for “Hay fever”.
Hot Water and Salt: Remedy
Historical excerpt from “Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada” for “Hot Water and Salt”.
Painful Menstruation: a Good Tonic
Historical excerpt from “Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada” for “Painful Menstruation”.