How to Treat Sinusitis With Herbal Remedies

How to Treat Sinusitis With Herbal Remedies



Sinusitis is an inflammation and infection of the air-filled bony cavities surrounding the nasal passages. The symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, severe pain across the nose and cheeks and behind the eyes as well as headache. These symptoms and the infection itself can be treated effectively at home with herbal remedies. Read on to learn how to treat sinusitis with herbal remedies.







Things You'll Need:





Elder tincture




Eyebright tincture




Echinacea




Goldenseal tincture




Eucalyptus oil




Garlic




Oregano




Horseradish




Ginger









1


Take elder flower tincture to help clear mucus from the sinuses.





2


Use eyebright tincture to lessen histamine response to the infection and reduce mucus. Eyebright also reduces swelling in the sinuses.





3


Take echinacea tincture or capsules to strengthen the immune system and help your body fight off the infection.





4


Take goldenseal tincture under the tongue as directed on the bottle. Goldenseal is a renowned broad-spectrum herbal antibiotic that is considered the most effective herbal treatment for acute bacterial infection.





5


Mix a few drops of eucalyptus oil with a tbsp. of vegetable oil and massage into your temples.





6


Make a fresh vegetable soup and add lots of chopped fresh garlic, ginger, and oregano along with a spoonful of horseradish. All of these additions will help open the sinuses. Garlic and oregano both have potent antibiotic and antiseptic compounds.


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