How to Take a Eucalyptus Steam Shower
Feeling stuffed up and having sinus troubles? Here’s how to take a sinus-clearing eucalyptus shower to help you breathe easier.
Yield: 1 bundle
Cost: $10
Equipment
- String or baker’s twine
- Scissors
- Shower
Materials
- 2–3 bunches baby blue eucalyptus fresh
- 1 bunch dried lavender or other flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Start by breaking apart the eucalyptus bunch into single branches. Set the longer branches in one pile and the short branches in another. You can display the short branches in a separate smaller bouquet or try to use them in your eucalyptus shower bundle.
- Strip the leaves from the base of your long eucalyptus branches. You’ll want about 2 to 3 inches of bare branches that you can tie twine around.
- Gather the branches together into a bundle. I placed the lavender on top, but you’re free to mix it in.
- Wrap the base of the branches about 10–15 times with twine. You’ll want it to be pretty tight to keep the branches from falling out when hung upside down.
- Flip the bundle over, and tie a knot at the back.
- Tie a second knot about 5 inches away from the first knot. Make sure the loop is big enough to fit it over your shower head.
- Trim the ends of the branches so they’re all the same length.
- Hang the bundle over your shower head so the branches are near, but not in, the stream of water.
Notes
To use, turn the shower on high and let the steam fill the room. Take long, slow breaths until you start to notice your congestion dissipating.
Leave the eucalyptus in the shower for 2-3 weeks (or until it starts to dry out and fall apart), then replace it with a fresh bundle.