Natural Remedies For Sinus Congestion
Sinusitis is a major problem of the people in this modern world. Sometimes infection of sinusitis may be quite acute and chronic. The symptoms of sinusitis are nasal congestion, thick yellow nasal discharge, frontal headache and sometimes fever with sore throat.Antibiotics can be very effective in some cases but not in all. Surgery may be conducted to clean out thick secretions which are putting blockage in the sinuses.
It is always considered better to avoid food which produces phlegm such as cheese, ice cream, milk, diet low in red meat and fried foods. Some herbs are quite helpful in curing this ailment.
Astragalus Membranaceus is Useful Herb: This is really helpful in increasing immune-system of the body and increases the production of interferon substance which keeps the body alert from attacking viruses, bacteria and vital cells get stimulated to defend from illness like common cold.
Eucalyptus Oil: This oil can be used in a steam inhalation to get clear the nasal and sinuses congestion. It will function like menthol and effects on the receptors in the nasal mucous membranes, which further reduces symptoms of nasal stuffiness.
Echinacea Angustifolia: It is not antibiotic but it stimulates the production of white blood cells and fights the infections which enter the body. It does not let the sinus problem develop at all.
Garlic (Allium Sativum) is Good for Sinus: It is virtually a potent antibacterial and contains allicin. It is really natural antibiotic to fight against bacteria and viruses. This is easily available in the kitchen and good remedies of sinusitis.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis): It can help in reduction of inflammation of the mucous membranes which are lining in the throat, sinuses and lungs. The tissues get defending power to protect it from ailments.
Vitamin-C Supplementation Improve Immune System: The doctor tries to recommend the vitamin-C to the patient which can reduce histamine levels, which is the main cause of nasal and sinus congestion. It is simply advised that an average man should intake 1000 mg of vitamin-c, per day to protect the body from being attacked by viruses and pollution. Normally it vary from 75 mg to 250 mg.
Peppermint: It is really very effective herb in healing inflammation and sinuses. This can be taken in the form of tea or inhaling stream.
Licorine: It can not only improve the immune system of the body but also help to defend the body from infection which can cause bacteria. This protection from inflammation will not let the ailments of sinuses to develop at all.
Lemon-Balm is Perfect Herbal Cure: This is very effective and perfect herbal treatment for sinus. Lemon balm tea can also be prepared, which is made after boiling the dried leaves for at least ten minutes. It is used as gargle also to clear the throat.
Bromelain Cures Sinusitis: This is an enzyme which is derived from ‘pineapple’ to cure the sinusitis problem in acute form.