Eucalyptus Herbal Vapor

This is a recipe from Martha Stewart's Body & Soul Magazine, which recommends ImportFood.com as a supplier of kaffir lime leaves. A fragrant, centering treatment that stimulates many senses. It also helps clarify the skin and relieves respiratory congestion. Also see our recipe for Thai herbal bath / body cleanse.

Ingredients:
Handful of loose green tea leaves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed in a mortar and pestle
handful each of dried organic rosebuds and dried organic chamomile flowers
4 drops eucalyptus essential oil
fresh kaffir lime leaves

Place tea leaves, nutmeg, and coriander seeds in a large French press, coffee pot or teapot. Cover with boiling water and let steep for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat water to steaming but not boiling, enough to fill a large bowl halfway. After steeping, press or strain the tea and herbs, then pour the tea into the steaming water. Add rosebuds and chamomile flowers, then add eucalyptus oil. Float a handful of fresh kaffir lime leaves on top of the water. Drape a fluffy towel over your head and lean over the bowl, creating a "tent" for steaming. Breathe the vapors in through your nose and out through your mouth. Steam for 5-10 minutes.