Herbs For Sinus

Including Aromatherapy

Remedies are given in doses that are for adults. If giving herbs for sinus to a child between the ages of twelve and seventeen, reduce the dose to three-quarters of the recommended dose.

For a child between the age of six and twelve, use one-half the recommended dose, and for a child under the age of six, use one-quarter of the recommended amount.

Anise - Helps break up sinus congestion.

Bromelain - Relieves sinus congestion and extends the effects of prescription antibiotics.

Cat’s Claw - Stimulates immune defense against bacterial infection and relieves inflammation.

Catmint -(Catnip) - Reduces nasal congestion and helps to liquefy the thick, sticky mucus.

Elderflower - Reduces inflammation by improving circulation through the area, clears long-term catarrh, and eases congestion.

Golden Seal - Has an astringent effect, cooling and toning up swollen, inflamed membranes.

White Horehound - Stimulates secretion of fluids to carry away congestion.

Nettle - Good for all types of allergies and respiratory infections.

Osha - Antibacterial and antiviral.

Rose Hips - Good source of vitamin C.

Wild Thyme - Breaks up congestion.

Herbs for sinus can also be used in aromatherapy.

AROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS

1) Steam inhalations - can be used with or without a vaporizer. Steam inhalations are the best way to work directly on the membranes, loosing the thick mucus and fighting infection.

Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Pine, Thyme, or Tea Tree - A combination of these oils is best, or else just change around the oils.

For acute sinusitis, do the inhalations 4 times a day to ease the pain and relieve congestion, reducing to 1 time a day as the symptoms ease, until sinuses have cleared up.

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