| Term | inhalation (steam) |
| Alternate Terms | steam inhalation; vapor therapy; herbal steaming |
| Definition | Steam inhalation delivers volatile herbal compounds to respiratory passages via moist heat to ease congestion reduce inflammation and support healing. It is used in naturopathic Western herbal TCM and Ayurvedic traditions to balance doshas or disperse lung qi. |
| Category | herbal medicine |
| Context | Employed across integrative healing systems for respiratory support. |
| Etymology | From Latin inhalare to breathe in combined with ancient steam therapies. |
| Examples | eucalyptus steam; peppermint vapor; chamomile inhalation |
| Related Terms | aromatherapy; expectorants; respiratory herbs; fomentation |
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