Rhinosinusitis is an ear, nose, and throat disease that causes inflammation, edema, and mucus secretion. This condition can be caused by various factors such as bacteria, viruses, structural abnormalities or allergies. Symptoms include stuffy nose, facial pain, runny nose, headache and in severe cases may lead to high fever, facial pain and pus in the nasal cavity.
There are several natural remedies available that can help alleviate symptoms of sinusitis in addition to prescribed medication. These include ginger tea, turmeric milk, cinnamon tea, mint tea, honey lemonade and herbal teas made from sage, ginger chamomile eucalyptus thyme ash and raspberry.
Ginger tea has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties while turmeric milk contains curcumin that fights bacteria and inflammation. Cinnamon tea also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Peppermint in mint tea can help clear nasal passages while lemon and honey in honey lemonade have detoxifying effects and can soothe a sore throat. Herbal teas made from sage chamomile eucalyptus thyme ash raspberry can help loosen mucus in the nose and throat when consumed 2-3 times a day or as desired.
It’s important to choose quality dried herbs when steeping them in water for 10-15 minutes before consumption. These natural remedies can enhance immunity reduce inflammation promote faster healing of sinusitis symptoms. However it’s always recommended to consult with a healthcare provider before trying any new treatments for medical conditions like rhinosinusitis.
