| Many people are affected by sinus problems each | | | | capsule form, according to directions. |
| year. Once you get a sinus infection you are almost | | | | You can also prevent a sinus infection by taking |
| assured of getting more in the future. Many | | | | certain herbs, supplements and foods. |
| medications fail to help get rid of sinus symptoms | | | | Lemon balm � Lemon balm is helpful in |
| such as headache, stuffy nose and infection. Herbal | | | | fighting off viruses and bacteria. Steep the dried |
| remedies for sinus have been used successfully for | | | | leaves for 10 minutes in hot water. Strain and drink |
| centuries. They are safe and easy to use and have | | | | the tea warm. Alternatively, lemon balm tea can be |
| no ill side effects that most medications have. | | | | used as a gargle. |
| Here are some herbal remedies that can effectively | | | | Echinacea � Echinacea helps boost the |
| treat sinus infections. | | | | immune system and makes it function better. It has |
| Licorice � The root of this herb helps reduce | | | | been known to kill some viruses of the respiratory |
| inflammation and stimulates the immune system to | | | | system. Take in capsule form. Increase the dosage |
| fight sinus infections. There are two types of licorice | | | | at the onset of illness and decrease after several |
| products. Be sure to take licorice capsules that boost | | | | days. Do not take if you have an allergy to ragweed. |
| the immune system and not those for treating ulcers. | | | | Vitamins � Vitamin C and zinc can help to |
| Eucalyptus � This is a fragrant herb that | | | | lessen the duration of colds as well as to keep the |
| soothes sore throats. It also has antiseptic properties | | | | symptoms down. Many sinus infections come from |
| and can help shrink swollen tissues such as swollen | | | | lingering colds. By fighting a cold early, you can help |
| sinus passages. It is readily available in throat | | | | stave off a sinus infection. Take supplements in the |
| lozenges, which are a convenient way to take it. You | | | | form of capsule or lozenge during cold season and |
| can also drink eucalyptus tea. It is very helpful to | | | | especially with the onset of any symptoms. |
| steep some eucalyptus in a large pot of boiling water | | | | Foods high in antioxidants help to build the immune |
| and use as an inhalant to unblock nasal passages. | | | | system and prevent infections in the first place. |
| Peppermint � The anti-inflammatory | | | | Some of these foods include blueberries, artichokes, |
| properties of peppermint help to calm mucous | | | | red beans, cranberries and pomegranates. Try adding |
| membranes. You may drink peppermint tea or steep | | | | these foods in your diet to help boost your immune |
| the peppermint and breathe in the steam. The scent | | | | system and prevent a sinus infection. |
| of peppermint when inhaled helps to ease your | | | | Herbal remedies for sinus are better alternatives to |
| breathing. | | | | drug medication. However, some herbs may have |
| Ginger � Ginger has long been known to | | | | interactions with prescription medication so it is wise |
| relieve and prevent headaches. It is anti-inflammatory | | | | to check with your doctor before taking them. |
| and contains substances that relieve pain. Take in | | | | |