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If you have to travel, especially by plane, train or bus, bring along a small bottle of essential oil. Thyme or oregano are good choices. Place a few drops on the sleeve of your shirt, or on the end of a scarf. Bring to your nose periodically throughout your trip and inhale deeply. Refresh with a few more drops every hour or so. The molecules from the oil will line your nasal passages and thyme and oregano have antiviral and antibacterial properties. Thyme is also excellent for the lungs. At the first sign of a "scratchy throat," make an herbal steam tent. Boil 2 quarts of water and pour into a heatproof bowl with ½ cup
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of dried thyme. Place it on a table and sit in front of it with a towel placed over your head and the bowl. Inhale the steam deeply for no more than 10 minutes. Strain and gargle a few times with the thyme tea. Buy dried organic thyme in bulk at a health food or herb store; it's much fresher and cheaper than the small jars at the grocery store. And a high quality essential oil to assure its purity and potency.
