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