Best Herbs for the Common Cold: Aromatherapy Inhaler

By Linda B. White and M.D.
Published on December 15, 2009

<p>Making your own aromatherapy inhaler is easy; this recipe draws upon the menthol properties of eucalyptus, rosemary and peppermint, which help open stuffed nasal passages.</p>
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<li>1 tablespoon rock salt</li>
<li>2 drops eucalyptus oil</li>
<li>2 drops rosemary oil</li>
<li>1 drop peppermint oil</li>
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<li>Put the rock salt in a vial (or recycle a tincture bottle; make sure it’s been washed and sterilized).</li>
<li>Add the oils and smell.</li>
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<em>Source: Green, Mindy and Kathi Keville.</em> Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (<em>Crossing Press, 1995).</em>
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