What can you put in your vaporizer?

People have long turned to inhaling camphor vapors as a way to reduce the urge to cough.

• Eucalyptus. Oil of eucalyptus is steam distilled from the leaves of certain species of fragrant eucalyptus trees.
• Mint. Menthol, which is present in abundance in peppermint oil, helps in clearing the respiratory tract.
• Rosemary.

What else can I put in a Vicks Vaporizer?

Only water should be put in the tank of the humidifier. With most humidifiers, adding essential oils to the tank can breakdown the tank plastic and ruin the internal parts of the humidifiers. As an alternative, use Vicks VapoPads and Vicks VapoSteam with select humidifiers to get soothing Vicks vapors.

What does steaming with Vicks do?

If Vicks vaporub is added to hot water to use as a steam inhalation, the warm moisture inhaled in the steam will also help liquify and loosen mucus, allowing the airways to be cleared more effectively. This can relieve a cough as well as a blocked nose.

What to add to boiling water to clear sinuses?

Menthol creates a sensation that the nasal passages are opening. Add a few drops of the oil to hot water, and gently breathe in the steam through the nose.

Can I use regular Vicks in a vaporizer?

Using mentholated ointment together with the warm-mist humidifiers could lead to serious adverse effects. However, Vicks VapoSteam can be used in a humidifier because the product does not have anything like petroleum jelly in it. This particular product can be used in a vaporizer without any problems.

How do you make Vicks VapoSteam?

Ingredients

1. 40 drops Camphor Essential Oil.
2. 40 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil.
3. 10 drops Cedar Leaf Essential Oil optional.
4. 10 drops Nutmeg Essential Oil optional.

Can you use a vaporizer with just water?

Vaporizers are extremely simple to use – just fill with water and turn the unit on, and out comes the comforting steam you want. Fill the water chamber with tap water, not distilled water – the water needs to have minerals in it in order for the unit to produce steam.

Can eucalyptus oil be used in a vaporizer?

Usage. Eucalyptus oil can be added to a humidifier in one of two ways with equal effectiveness. The simplest method is to place 4 or 5 drops of the oil into the water reservoir of the humidifier, where it will be vaporized with the water.