Many people suffer from sinus infection that is caused due to various factors that include environmental / food allergies, dental and fungal infection, excessive intake of dairy products, tobacco, colds and flu symptoms etc. The acute pain and swelling due to sinus inflammation because of excessive mucus sometimes becomes intolerable. The sufferers usually take steroids and other allopathic treatments. Many times surgery also becomes necessary for sinus infection that may be described as inflammation and congestion of the sinuses.
Following herbal medicines for sinusitis are much helpful in getting rid of the problem:
a. Garlic – This herb is much useful in controlling excessive mucus. Regular use of garlic in our diets helps greatly to get rid of the problem to much extent. Garlic may be taken raw.
b. Cayenne pepper – Those suffering from sinus infection due to excess of mucus must try this product that helps to dissolve and remove the same. No side effects have been reported with its use.
c. Onion – This is another cheap and easily available herbal product that eases the mucus to get removed. Even use works wonders.
d. Horseradish – Adding it to meals and soups is much useful in saying NO to excessive mucus that is behind sinus infection. Taking crushed horseradish by mixing it with lemon juice gives best results.
e. Apple cider vinegar – Add one or two teaspoons of raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar into hot water. Mix some honey to change the taste. Drink the mixture continuously once continuously for five days. The congested mucus gets thinned and can be removed easily. Sinus pressure can be reduced greatly with apple cider vinegar.
f. Grapefruit seed extract – It acts like a strong natural antibiotic. It helps in inhibiting parasites, microbes, viruses, bacteria and fungi. It can be purchased in the form of a nasal spray. GSE is made by grinding dried grapefruit seeds and pulp. The resultant powder is used to clear out mucus.
g. Turmeric / Ginger Root – Mostly found in the Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, turmeric root works wonders. It acts like a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant agent. Mixed with spicy ginger root, turmeric root helps in loosening the mucus from the clogged nasal passages. It is useful in alleviating sinus pressure.
h. Oregano Oil – This unique product works wonders in getting rid of sinus infection. Taking it by mixing into water, juice or tea can give good results. The anti-viral and anti-fungal features of oregano oil help in giving good relief. This oil can be steam-inhaled.
i. Fermented Cod Liver Oil – Rich in vitamins A and D and Omega-3 fatty acids; this wonderful oil gives good relief without putting any adverse effect.
