The right way to steam to relieve colds at home

The leaves used to make the steaming pot are usually fragrant. Steam for about 10-20 minutes, then drink a cup of hot water.

The steaming pot method has been used by people for a long time to treat the early stages of colds. The physical effects of hot steam combined with the pharmacological effects of volatile substances contained in herbs cause the steam to dilate peripheral blood vessels, increasing blood flow. This helps stimulate sweat glands to work, eliminating toxins from the body.

Types of leaves to cook the pot of steaming waterusually fragrant, fresh leaves are better. Usually use leaveslemon, lemongrass, basil, grapefruit, perilla, marjoram, patchouli, cinnamon, ginger, mint, lemon basil, bamboo, strawberry... MUse 5-10 types of leaves each time depending on conditions, total amount about 600-1,000 g.

Wash the leaves, put them all in a pot, cover with water. Use the leaves.Cover the pot with fresh bananas before closing the lid. If necessary, use a heavy object to hold the lid in to retain the steam. Boil for about 10 minutes. Place the pot in a place that is completely protected from the wind. Bring a clean towel and chopsticks with you.

Steaming pot of leaves to relieve cold.

How to steam:

- The patient takes off his clothes, covers himself with a blanket and the steam pot. Steam potplace in front of the person performing the ritual.

Keep your head tilted to one side to avoid the hot steam hitting your face.Use chopsticks to slowly open the pot of water to let the steam escape, making sure the heat is at a bearable level. You can use chopsticks to part the leaves to let the steam escape.

- Stop steaming when your whole body is sweating. Steaming time is usually 10-20 minutes.

- Wipe off sweat with a clean dry towel and wear clean clothes.

- Drink a hot glass of water (tea, sugar, lemon...).

Some things to note:

- This therapy is not applicable to people who sweat a lot, are dehydrated, have lost a lot of blood, are dizzy, or cannot control their behavior such as the elderly, confused, or people with Parkinson's disease...

- Do not use for people with serious illnesses, pregnant women, children under 12 years old.

- Be careful of burns while steaming.

- Steaming to relieve colds is usually only done once. If the illness does not improve, you must see a doctor.

According to VNE