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