Tips And Natural Treatments For Sinusitis

Mint is one of the most effective remedies for relieving sinusitis and refreshing the nose. You can inhale or apply the infusion to the nostrils to clear them.

Paranasal sinuses are cavities on both sides of the nose that fill with air when we breathe. They are the ones who are responsible when we suffer from sinusitis. 

They are covered by a very thin mucous membrane which, when inflamed, then produces a cold and sometimes respiratory allergies.

In this article, we will explain to you what are the best tips and the different treatments to end sinusitis.

What to know about sinusitis?

The function of the para-nasal sinuses is to keep the humidity levels of the nose stable and to amplify the voice when speaking.

Sinusitis appears for different reasons and there are two types:

• Acute sinusitis (when the membrane is inflamed)
• Chronic sinusitis (when the acute condition has been poorly cured)

In addition, a dry and hot atmosphere, the deficiency of the body’s immune system and also irritating gases are causes of the appearance of sinusitis.

Thus, the most common symptoms are as follows

• Stuffy nose
• Headaches
• Pain in the mouth
• Pain between the eyes and nose
• Fever
• Snoring
• Sleep apnea
• Difficulty breathing

Home remedies for sinusitis

Once you know that you are suffering from sinusitis, then you can take advantage of the properties of different techniques.

They will help you reduce symptoms, heal inflammation and also prevent an acute condition from becoming chronic.

The best natural recipes are:

The water cure for sinusitis

It is indeed important to drink 2 liters of water per day. Drink them throughout the day so that the stored snot gradually thickens and is then eliminated more easily.

The nasal cavities will drain faster and you can reduce inflammation.

The nasal bath cure

For this remedy, therefore, you need a saline serum (bought at a pharmacy) or a liter of boiling water with a handful of salt. These nasal baths provide relief from symptoms.

How to do ?

Put the water or serum in a small syringe. Then put it in the nose and inhale lightly so that the liquid enters it, until you feel it in the pharynx. At this time, then squeeze out the water slowly.

Then repeat the process several times until you get rid of the phlegm.

The solution with olive oil, salt and lavender

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of water (20 ml)
• 3 drops of olive oil
• 1 pinch of salt
• 3 drops of lavender essential oil

Preparation

• In a saucepan, first put the water and salt.
• Then add olive oil and lavender essence.
• Put on the heat until it boils.
• Remove and finally let stand to cool.
• Apply up to 3 drops in each nostril, daily.

Inhaling menthol vapors for sinusitis

Here is a grandmother’s recipe that will help you get rid of phlegm accumulated in your nose.

Ingredients

• 5 cups of water (1.2 l)
• 3 drops of eucalyptus oil
• 3 drops of mint oil

Preparation

• First put the water in a saucepan and add the two essential oils.
• Then heat until boiling.
• Finally, turn off the heat and bring your face closer to the pan, covering your head with a towel (taking care not to burn yourself).
• Take deep breaths for several minutes.
• You can repeat up to 4 times a day.

Note: This remedy is not recommended for pregnant women, and people with heart disease or nervous problems. It is also not recommended for babies, children and the elderly.

Mint compresses for sinusitis

Since mint has decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is a perfect herb for improving symptoms of stuffy nose and sinusitis.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of mint leaves (fresh or dry) (20 g)
• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• Gauzes

Preparation

• Prepare an infusion with the water and the mint leaves (boil for 3 minutes).
• Then let cool and filter.
• Soak the gases in the remaining liquid and apply to the nasal cavities.
• Some people prefer to roll the gauze into a small roll and put it through the nostrils.
• Hold them for 15 minutes and apply several times.

Water immersion for sinusitis

This homemade treatment helps relieve flu-like conditions, colds and of course, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.

All you have to do is put your feet in a container with hot water (as hot as possible, but without burning yourself), and put a cold compress on your neck and another on your forehead.

Once the water in the feet has cooled, replace it with hot water and change the linens that must have cooled down. This technique will relieve your headaches and general discomfort.

The radish poultice for sinusitis

This vegetable has many properties which can be great for dissolving phlegm.

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 6 radishes
• Gauzes

Preparation

• Peel the onion and crush it in a mortar.
• Do the same with the radishes.
• Mix the two until you get a paste.
• Spread on a cloth or gauze and apply to the nose, for at least half an hour.

Onion and rosemary inhalations for sinusitis

Rosemary contains anti-inflammatory substances and helps reduce phlegm build-up in the nose. On the other hand, onion is useful for any respiratory illness.

This is the reason why these two elements combined are really effective in fighting sinusitis and its symptoms.

Ingredients

• ½ liter of water
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon of rosemary (10 g)

Preparation

• Peel the onion and chop it.
• Heat it with the water over low heat.
• Add the rosemary and let the decoction until boiling.
• Remove from the heat and bring your face closer to breathe the vapors.
• Repeat twice a day.