Treatment of sinusitis with folk remedies
Content:
- Treatment of sinusitis with thuja oil
- Rinsing the nose with sea salt solution
- Honey, soda and sunflower oil for sinusitis
- Kalanchoe juice for nasal sinusitis
- Effective drops for sinusitis
- Ginger with lemon and honey
- What is the best drink for sinusitis?
Treatment of sinusitis with thuja oil
Thuja essential oil is made on the basis of the needles and young cones of this evergreen plant. Thuja is traditionally used to treat intestinal disorders, colds, pathologies of the respiratory system, has tonic and immunomodulatory properties, restores the barrier properties of the nasopharyngeal mucosa and inhibits the development of pathogenic microorganisms.
The optimal concentration of biologically active substances is contained in thuja needles over 15 years old, which must be taken into account when harvesting plant materials.
Thuja oil is used in the form of inhalation to treat sinusitis, sinusitis, adenoiditis and nasal polyps. The antiseptic properties of thuja needles and oils based on it provide the prevention of colds and inflammation of the nasopharynx.
If the infection provoked an inflammatory process, then thuja oil makes it easier to flow, remove puffiness, and prevents the multiplication of microorganisms that caused inflammation.
The use of essential oil in the form of inhalation prevents the growth of adenoids and polyps in the nose, which is the prevention of inflammation of the maxillary sinus, rhinitis and sinusitis. This method is safe to use in young children, among whom adenoiditis is common. Washing with the addition of thuja essential oil stops the growth of polyps, facilitates nasal breathing and makes it possible to do without surgery, which has many contraindications for children.
Using thuja oil in the form of drops for sinusitis is useful not only for the regeneration of the mucous membrane, but also for the prevention of complications in the form of sinusitis, inflammation of the cerebral cortex, the spread of the infectious and inflammatory process further along the respiratory tract.
Thuja essential oil is used as an independent remedy for prophylactic nasal instillation, and is also used in the complex treatment of sinusitis, sinusitis and adenoiditis, together with drugs. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of the attending physician and as directed by a homeopath.
Before instilling the nose with thuja oil, the nasal cavity is washed with salt water and two drops of distilled water or a solution of sea salt are dripped into each nostril. Then one nostril is pressed with a finger, and two drops of essential oil are dripped into the other. Repeat the procedure for the other nostril. The course of treatment is six weeks, three times a day.
An accelerated course of treatment for sinusitis with thuja oil lasts two weeks, during which every day you need to instill the nostrils three times, starting with two drops, gradually increasing the number to eight at a time. The course is repeated if necessary, with a break of a week.
Read more: Thuja oil for nose and adenoids
Rinsing the nose with sea salt solution
The procedure for rinsing the nose with salt water in Ayurvedic practice is called "jala-neti" and is used to treat and prevent many diseases. High efficiency of washing for sinusitis and inflammation of the nasal mucosa is provided by the antiseptic effect of sea salt and cleansing the maxillary sinuses from mucus. This destroys the environment favorable for the growth and development of infectious agents, moisturizes the nasopharyngeal mucosa and promotes its early recovery.
To properly perform the jala-neti washing, the following recommendations must be observed:
- There should be no visible salt granules in the solution - you can use it for rinsing no earlier than all the salt has completely dissolved, and the solid sediment at the bottom of the mug must be drained. Otherwise, the effect will be the opposite - you will not only fail to restore the mucous membrane, but aggravate its condition by injuring it with solid granules of salt.
- The saline solution for rinsing should not be very concentrated, and many online sources recommend taking salt in the proportion of two teaspoons per glass. The resulting solution will be too salty and can provoke a chemical burn of the mucous membrane, which does not accelerate its regeneration.
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The temperature of the brine must not be too high and must be cooled to 42 ° C before rinsing.
- The rinsing procedure is carried out without drawing in the nose, water spontaneously flows into one nostril and out of the other - this is the only way "jala-neti" will give the expected results.
To prepare a saline solution, you need to take salt at the rate of 1 teaspoon per half liter of water (for adults) or per liter (for children from two years old). You can enhance the antiseptic effect of salt and the effectiveness of the procedure for sinusitis by adding a quarter teaspoon of baking soda and two drops of iodine to half a liter of liquid to the solution.
A simplified procedure for treating sinusitis with a saline solution without rinsing is carried out as follows: a linen cloth is moistened in a solution (a tablespoon of sea salt per glass of water) is spread on the face. Withstand fifteen minutes, trying all this time to breathe through the nose. After the procedure, due to saline inhalation, the nasal passages are cleared, mucus secretion improves, and edema decreases.
Honey, soda and sunflower oil for sinusitis
An effective method of treating sinusitis, which helps to avoid a puncture, even with a severe form of the disease, is a recipe based on honey, sunflower oil and soda, taken in equal proportions. To prepare one portion of the product, you need to take one teaspoon of each component (it is better to use liquid honey, not sugared) and mix them until a homogeneous consistency. The finished mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for several days, provided that you used refined oil to prepare it.
Next, a cotton swab is dipped into the mixture and placed in one nostril, take a horizontal position, lying on its side so that the nostril with a cotton swab or swab is on top. The mixture is kept in the nose for twenty minutes, while a sensation of discomfort and burning is possible, which must be endured. Honey, soda and oil in the composition of the therapeutic agent have an antiseptic and regenerating effect, destroy the pathogenic microflora of the nasal cavity, and contribute to the restoration of the mucous membrane after damage.
The next time the procedure is repeated for the other nostril. It is necessary to use this method of treating sinusitis at least 4 times a day until the unpleasant symptoms disappear.
Kalanchoe juice for nasal sinusitis
Kalanchoe juice is a powerful home remedy for treating nasal congestion, rhinitis, and sinusitis. However, its effect can be unpredictable - for some patients, Kalanchoe really helps to remove a runny nose in a matter of days, while in others it can provoke an allergic reaction and aggravate the disease. What is the effectiveness of this remedy based on?
Kalanchoe contains phytoncides - these are natural bactericidal substances that inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microflora. This property of Kalanchoe juice can be very useful in the treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx, provoked by bacteria. However, with viral rhinitis, phytoncides are useless, so before starting treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of the common cold.
The irritating effect of Kalanchoe on the nasal mucosa contributes to increased mucus secretion, which allows you to quickly remove congestion and facilitate breathing. However, in the early stages of rhinitis, the release of a large amount of mucus can provoke a complication - the mucous membrane dries up, regenerates more slowly, and local immunity and barrier properties are impaired. Drying out of the mucous membrane leads to dry rhinitis, which is longer and more difficult to treat than a common rhinitis.
Kalanchoe juice has anti-inflammatory properties, which appears after a minute or two after instillation. The swelling subsides, the inflammation of the mucous membrane decreases, the patient's nasal breathing is restored. But do not forget that the inflammatory process in combination with a high body temperature means the active work of immunity against infectious agents. Therefore, the elimination of the local inflammatory process does not mean recovery, and in the above situation it can even harm.
The most useful property of Kalanchoe, which is relevant at all stages of rhinitis and sinusitis, is a wound-healing effect. Kalanchoe juice stimulates the regeneration processes of the damaged mucous membrane, restores its barrier properties, the ability to resist infection. But it should be used with caution, especially for people prone to allergic reactions. Allergic rhinitis due to the use of Kalanchoe juice provokes the appearance of wounds and microdamages to the mucous membrane, nullifying all the beneficial effects of this remedy.
How to cure sinusitis, remove nasal congestion with Kalanchoe juice:
- It is necessary to start treatment no earlier than three days after the onset of the disease, when the immune system is involved in the fight against infection. Treatment lasts five days, if no improvement is observed during this time, then you need to seek help from a specialist;
- Kalanchoe is an effective remedy against bacterial infection, if a runny nose is caused by an allergic reaction or viruses, then Kalanchoe juice will be useless, and even worsen the patient's condition.
- Before instilling the nose with Kalanchoe juice, it is necessary to exclude an allergic reaction - for this, a test is performed on the skin above the upper lip. If within 12 hours after applying the juice on the skin there is no redness, rashes, burning sensations and itching, then the agent can be used to relieve nasal congestion.
- Kalanchoe juice cannot be used at elevated temperatures, it is used with caution in children. It is recommended to bury the nose only if the discharge from it has become yellowish-green and thick, with transparent discharge, Kalanchoe juice cannot be used, this can disrupt the functioning of the immune system.
Kalanchoe can be grown at home so that the plant materials for the preparation of medicinal drops are always at hand. In the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal congestion, tubular bryophyllum and Kalanchoedegremon are used, often cultivated in a city apartment.
To prepare drops, take the bottom leaf of a houseplant and rinse it thoroughly. After the water droplets dry, the raw material is crushed in a garlic or meat grinder. It is advisable to carry out all stages of preparation with gloves, since pure Kalanchoe juice can cause irritation on delicate skin. Then the juice is filtered and diluted with water, the optimal ratio is one to one, but with individual sensitivity, you can add more water to make the solution less concentrated.
Scheme of application - for adults, two drops are instilled into each nostril with a pipette, the procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day, children can bury their nose no more often than once or twice a day.
When purchasing Kalanchoe juice in a pharmacy, pay attention to the concentration of the active substance and other components in the composition. Kalanchoe alcoholic solution cannot be used as nasal drops, Kalanchoe juice in homeopathic dilution will not bring the expected effect, and a highly concentrated solution may cause allergies.
Read more: Useful properties and recipes for the use of Kalanchoe
Effective drops for sinusitis
A proven folk remedy - drops based on onion juice - helps to normalize nasal breathing with sinusitis.
Recipe:
- A medium-sized onion is peeled and cut into several pieces for subsequent grinding in a garlic press;
- Juice is squeezed out of these parts into an enamel or ceramic container and passed through a double-folded gauze to filter out the pulp;
- The resulting juice is diluted with water in a volume ratio of one to one;
- Pour a storage container with a tightly screwed lid, it can be purchased at the pharmacy;
It is necessary to bury the nose with the resulting product using a pipette, which facilitates dosing. Enough two to three drops in each nostril for a single use. You need to repeat the procedure 3-4 times a day, after two days there is a significant relief of breathing until the symptoms of a cold disappear completely.
On contact with the nasal mucosa, onion juice can provoke burning and discomfort, if these sensations are tolerable, then continue the procedure. If the burning pain is too strong, then the drops can be diluted with boiled water to an acceptable concentration.
Ginger with lemon and honey
Ginger-honey tea is not only a tasty and pleasant drink that replenishes fluid reserves in the patient's body, but also a storehouse of useful vitamins, trace elements, and phytoncides. All its components - lemon, honey, ginger root - help to strengthen the immune system, increase resistance to infections and accelerate recovery. People who drink ginger tea during an epidemic of flu and colds for prevention remain vigorous and healthy, even when everyone around them walks with a stuffy nose.
- Ginger stimulates the immune system, contains phytoncides that protect against bacterial infections, tones and improves blood circulation. The diaphoretic properties of ginger root enhance the elimination of toxins with sweat, which facilitates the patient's condition with colds and sinusitis, provoked by viruses and bacteria.
- Honey contains monosugar, which stimulate metabolism in the liver and elimination of toxins, a complex of bioavailable vitamins, minerals and organic acids; has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. But honey must be used correctly, taking into account all the nuances of preparing medicinal drinks based on it. When honey is heated above 70 ° C, most of the useful components in its composition are destroyed, and at higher temperatures, they turn into toxic substances. Therefore, in no case should you pour boiling water over honey, it is better to eat it with a bite or add it to a cooled drink.
- Lemon in the composition of a medicinal drink with ginger enriches the body with vitamin C, which is necessary in the biochemical processes of the cell, helps to strengthen the immune defense and restore damaged tissues.
A drink with lemon and ginger can be prepared for future use or make a new portion every time.
To prepare it according to this recipe, you need to take a medium-sized lemon, ginger root (300 g) and liquid bee honey (150 ml). For colds and nasal congestion, it is better to use heather, lime or sage honey with pronounced bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Peel and grind the ginger root, remove the seeds from the lemon and grind in a blender, it is possible with the peel. Combine the ingredients in a glass container, cover them with honey and, after mixing thoroughly, leave to store in the refrigerator.
You can prepare a portion of the drink by adding a tablespoon of the mixture to a glass of warm (but not hot!) Water, it can be eaten in its pure form, one teaspoon before meals for prevention. For children, the portion is halved, taken according to the same scheme - two to three times a day half an hour before meals.
To make one serving of the drink, you need to grate 2 cm of ginger root and mash a lemon wedge in a mug with a spoon. Pour hot water over the ingredients, after the drink has cooled, add two teaspoons of flower honey.
Ginger drink is drunk three to four times a day with exacerbation of sinusitis and colds.
Contraindications for using ginger-honey mixture and ginger root drink:
- Not to be taken by people allergic to citrus fruits, raw ginger and honey;
- With exacerbations of hypertension, high blood pressure, it is not recommended to use this recipe;
- Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating mothers;
- Inflammatory diseases of the gallbladder and pancreas, gastritis and peptic ulcer disease are contraindications for use;
- Heart failure, hemorrhoids, diabetes mellitus and other diseases - only after consultation with a specialist.
The tonic effect of ginger root is not always good for health, as it can provoke an exacerbation of chronic diseases. Before using it, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
Read more: The benefits and harms of ginger root, its use and treatment with ginger tea
What is the best drink for sinusitis?
During the period of illness, a person loses a lot of fluid with sweat and mucus, which comes out with a cold. Therefore, for recovery, it is so important to replenish the lack of water in the body - biochemical processes take place in a liquid medium, toxins and products of bacterial metabolism are released with water. Drinking for patients with colds should be warm, therefore it is best to use teas, infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants to maintain hydrobalance.
Ginger tea is an effective remedy for colds, supplies the body with vitamins, restores water balance, and has an immunostimulating effect. Drinks with ginger root are relevant not only during the period of illness, but also for the prevention of viral diseases, strengthening the body's defenses in the autumn-winter period. Ginger is an adaptogen, so recipes based on it help a person adapt to climate change and stressful conditions at work, are an excellent prevention of vitamin deficiency.
A fragrant drink is prepared from ginger (one tablespoon of grated root), ground cinnamon (one teaspoon), chopped cranberries (two teaspoons). The ingredients are poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water and left in a teapot or thermos for infusion for twenty minutes. It is undesirable to add sugar to the drink; if you wish, you can drink it in a bite with honey. For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, it is drunk three times a day, half an hour before meals. The tonic effect of ginger can disrupt normal sleep patterns, so it is best not to drink this tea at night.
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
