Home Remedies For Chronic Sinusitis

Sinusitis or sinus infection is inflammation of the air cavities within the passages of the nose. Sinusitis can be caused by infection, allergies, and chemical or particulate irritation of the sinuses. Most people do not spread sinus infections to other people.

Although uncomfortable and painful, sinusitis often goes away without medical intervention. However, if symptoms last more than 7 to 10 days, or if there is a fever or a bad headache, you should see your doctor. 

Symptoms

Common symptoms of sinus infections include:
-Runny nose
-Stuffy nose
-Facial pain or pressure
-Headache
-Mucus dripping down the throat (post-nasal drip)
-Sore throat
-Cough
-Bad breath

If these symptoms continue for 12 weeks or longer, the doctor may diagnose chronic sinusitis.

 

Causes

Sinus infections happen when fluid builds up in the air-filled pockets in the face (sinuses), which allows germs to grow. Viruses cause most sinus infections, but bacteria can cause some sinus infections.

1- St. John's Wort Tea And Oil

Consult your doctor first, if you will use St. John's wort. If you have a serious condition, it is best to consult with a doctor for help. Some conditions might be warning signs of other illnesses that only a medical professional can accurately diagnose.

This treatment is for people older than 18 years. St.John's Wort is a good anti-inflammatory. 

Never use a medical and herbal medicines during treatment.

St. John's Wort Tea:
Ingredients
-A Cup Water: 100ºC / 212ºF (boiling)
-Quantity: 2tsp of dried herb/cup (250ml)

Directions
-Put the kettle on with water for your tea and bring it to a boil.
-Place 2 teaspoons per cup of tea inside your teapot and pour the boiling water over the herbs.
-Let your tea steep for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain and on an empty stomach drink. (2 cups per day, morning and evening for 2 weeks.)

The typical flavor of St John's Wort tea is cooling and bittersweet, so you may need something sweet to balance the bitterness. Try it unsweetened first, and then add honey to taste.

St. John's Wort Oil: 

If possible, use homemade St John's Wort oil. For your treatment, 140 mL of  St. John's wort oil will suffice.

Directions
-Drink a dessert spoon of St. John's wort oil, on an empty stomach two times daily.
-Do not eat anything for the next 60 minutes.
-Be patient and drink this oil everyday for 2 weeks.

 

Do not take St. John's Wort

-If you are under 18 years.

-If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

-If your skin is very sensitive to sunlight.

-If you are about to have an operation.

-If you have high blood pressure, absolutely do not use the St. John's wort. First treat your high blood pressure.  (Click for treatment of your high blood pressure)

-Those who will apply this prescription absolutely should not use doctor prescription or  herbal medicines.Do not take St. John's wort with any drugs. Because St. John’s Wort can reduce the effect of the drugs.

-Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you buy this medicine to make sure it is suitable for you.

-They should stay away from smoking and alcohol during the treatment.

-Those who will use this prescription should have left antibiotics 3 days ago and cortisone medications 1 month ago.

-If you take St. John's wort in conjunction with other anti-depressants, your serotonin (i.e. brain chemical that anti-depressants target) levels may rise to an unsafe level. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tremor, diarrhea, muscle stiffness, decrease in body temperature, death, and extreme confusion.

2- Bay Leaf (Daphne) Tea

Bay leaf tea can help open up your nasal passages and make sleeping more comfortable. This may allow you to get better quality sleep. Bay leaf tea is my favorite tea because of this feature. You can drink this tea 1 hour before bedtime and you can apply this cure simultaneously with other cures.

About 1 hour after drinking this tea, the post-nasal drip and nasal discharge stops and your nasal passages are opened.

Ingredients
-1 Cup of water
-1 teapot
-3 or 4 bay leaves (daphne)

Directions
-Pour 2 cup of water into the teapot and boil the water.
-Place 3 or 4 bay leaves.
-Let your tea steep for 8-10 minutes. Then strain and drink. If you want you can add honey. (2 cups per day, morning and evening)

 

3- Nasal Irrigation

Nasal irrigation is very effective for relieving nasal congestion and irritation. This will soothe your sinuses and flush away bacteria, irritants, allergens. Also Nasal irrigation can help to moisten the mucous membranes.

Ingredients
-1 squirt bottle
-1 cup of sterilized water
-3 tsp of non-iodized salt
-1 tsp of baking soda

Directions
This is a recipe of The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI):
Sterilize water, by boiling tap water for three to five minutes, then cooling it until it is lukewarm.

Mix 3 teaspoons of non-iodized salt (iodide may irritate your nasal lining) and 1 teaspoons of baking soda with 1 cup of sterilized water.

There are several ways to get the water into the passages behind your nose. You can use a squirt bottle, a pump designed for this purpose, or a vessel with a long spout called a neti pot.

You simply fill the device with the solution, then lean over your sink (or, even easier, do it standing in the shower). Tilt your head sideways with your forehead and chin roughly level. Breathing through your mouth, place the container into your upper nostril and allow the water to drain out naturally.

4-Turmeric and Ginger Herbal Tea: 
-1 cup hot water (not boiling)
-Juice of 1/2 lemon
-1 to 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
-1 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric, grated)
-Pinch of fresh ground black pepper
-Pinch of ground cayenne pepper
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine in a glass. Let stand for a 10-15 minutes, then sip.

5-Herbal Facial Steam
To a bowl or pot of hot water, add a few drops of eucalyptus, thyme, or rosemary (fresh herbs can also be used in place of essential oils, just add herbs to pot, bring water to a rolling boil and then remove from heat), then hold your face over the pot and drape a towel over your head,. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for instant relief. Repeat as needed. Eucalyptus, thyme and rosemary oil all have anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties and help to reduce the swelling of mucous membranes.