Essential Oils for Sore Throat + DIY Steam Treatment

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Sore throats are uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful. When the usual remedies of teas, lozenges and salt water gargles aren’t cutting it, look to essential oils for sore throat relief. Adding the right mix of essential oils to a bowl of boiling water can provide throat-soothing steam. Drape a towel over your head and around the bowl, trapping the steam for a deep breath of sweet relief.

A Woman Uses Essential Oils for Sore Throat Relief, Draping a Towel Over Her Head and Trapping Steam from a Bowl of Hot Water.

A Woman Uses Essential Oils for Sore Throat Relief, Draping a Towel Over Her Head and Trapping Steam from a Bowl of Hot Water.
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Essential Oil Steam Inhalation for Sore Throat

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Ancient Nutrition

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In large bowl of boiling water, add clove and juniper berry oils.
  2. Drape towel over your head, creating a tent around the bowl.
  3. In a relaxed manner, breathe in steam.

Recipe Notes

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