The most effective remedy for colds and the first manifestations of acute respiratory viral infection is inhalation of potatoes. With her help, dry, unpleasant cough will become deeper, which will help get rid of phlegm. The main thing is to carry out the procedure correctly, because it can bring both benefit and harm to health.
Does inhalation help the potatoes when coughing?
If you know exactly how to do inhalation with potatoes when you cough, you can assume that the problem is solved. Already after the first time you will feel a significant relief - coughing will become much easier, the muscles of the press will cease to strain, and chances are that the stuffy nose will breathe freely. Inhalation of potatoes with a cold helps no worse than vasoconstrictive drops. This folk way is not addictive and very useful. If you do the inhalation of potatoes by the rules, you will cope with the disease quickly, and without unnecessary hassle.
Inhalations with potatoes and soda - recipe
Pair of potatoes warm up the upper respiratory tract well and stimulate sputum evacuation. However, this liquid contains the bulk of pathogenic microbes, which can lead to the spread of infection into the lungs. In order for this to happen, inhalation should use antibacterial additives - essential oils:
- eucalyptus ;
- sandalwood;
- carnations;
- lemon;
- tea tree and others.
At the same time, ordinary baking soda will cope with this task. The recipe for the most effective inhalation with potatoes:
- Take 8-10 potatoes of the same size, wash thoroughly.
- Boil until cooked, drain the water, mash potatoes into large pieces.
- Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 4 drops of any essential oil, stir.
- With one towel, wrap the pan, so as not to burn yourself, bend over it. Another towel covers the head, the upper part of the trunk and the outer edges of the pan.
- Lean over the potatoes to a distance at which you will be comfortable breathing, without burning with steam. Take inhalation for 5-15 minutes, depending on the condition.
Remember, inhalation of potatoes is prohibited at elevated body temperature.