14 ways of getting rid of sinusitisThe treatment of slightly painful and feverish forms are limited to local pulverizing of vasoconstrictive medicines, to warm, mentholated inhalations and to pain killers. The treatment of more advanced forms associated antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs consumed orally.In very painful forms, sometimes punctures through the trocar, followed by a wash of the sinus are needed. The treatment of chronic sinusitis associates antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and products with a decongestive effect on the nasal fossae. In case of failure, a surgical treatment can be suggested (the cleaning of sinuses most of the times done through endoscopy). The specialist doctor will decide the level of seriousness of the disease and which is the way of approaching it. But, before the worst scenario, it is the plants’ turn to help! Wood BetonyIt is native from Europe, but can now be found in most parts of the world with a temperate climate. Medicine uses its leaves and flowers although, centuries ago, natural medicine also used the root. There are similar species growing in Asia.The plant is used to treat sinusitis, stress, anxiety and gastritis. In the past it was also used to treat conditions of the urinary tract and intestinal worms. It was considered a good tranquilizer for head and heartaches. Downy birchIt is an adjuvant in repeated cases of rhino-pharyngitis, for adults and children and, in general, for any relapsing respiratory episodes, tracheitis and tracheobronchitis, acute sinusitis. It can be found as drops.The vegetal extract from downy birch buds also contain cereal ethylic alcohol, 33% of its volume. Its usage implies a biotherapeutical method that uses the extracts obtained from fresh embryonic vegetal tissues: buds, aments, sprouts, the internal bark of the root or the bark off young branches, the sap or the seeds. The common salted water can help youBesides drugs and inhalations in which volatile oils of various plants help you escape the pain, there are some other simple maneuvers with beneficial effects on those fighting sinusitis. A good example is using salted water. It is said that sea salt is the best, but common salt can do just as much good.Nasal washes are done with a salted solution which you should maintain at body temperature. This solution is prepared by adding a teaspoon of salt in 1/2 liter of boiled water. Mix and wait for it to cool down to an adequate temperature. Cover the other nostril and sniff this solution. Inhalations with plant oilsOne of the most effective ways for using plants in order to get rid of the pain accompanying the sinusitis is to inhale. Here is a recipe according to which you can prepare the aromatic steam you should use.Mix oil drops from the following plants, in the suggested combination: fir - 10 drops, underbrush - 15 drops, calendula - 15 drops, mint - 10 drops, tutsan - 15 drops. Place them in hot water and inhale. The most adequate time for the treatment is in the evenings, late, before going to bed. You must repeat the inhalations for several days. Eucalyptus - for sinusesOne of the most used plants to treat diseases affecting the sinuses is eucalyptus. The leaves of the tree contain 1.5% essential oil, out of which 90% is represented by eucalyptol, responsible for the antiseptic, febrifuge and expectorant properties. The eucalyptus oil is described as having an effect similar to menthol, acting on the receptors in the membranes of the nasal mucous and leading to the reduction of symptoms, for a stuffy nose.The eucalyptus is native from Australia, doesn't lose its leaves and it's cultivated throughout the world, where the temperature is adequate. It was used by aborigines who not only chewed its roots, but also used its leaves as a remedy against fever. You have to take care when administering or using the eucalyptus oil because its action inside the organism can lead to negative effects, according to the dosage used. The secondary effects of using it internally may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The eucalyptus oil is not recommended to children under the age of 2. Despite the precautions related to the usage of this oil in a pure state, eucalyptus remains one of the main plants used in the fight against the troubles caused by sinusitis. Hornbeam budsThe vegetal extract from hornbeam buds is indicated as an adjuvant in all relapsing respiratory problems in adults, in spasmodic and chronic rhino-pharyngitis (it cicatrizes the wounded mucous and calms spasms), in chronic sinusitis, tracheitis, tracheo-bronchitis. For chronic sinusitis, it should be administered as drops in amounts of 25-30 a day. This vegetal extract also contains a cereal ethylic alcohol, 33% in volume.VervainIt grows in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Some medicinal species originate in North America. The leaves and flowers of the plant are used. Vervain is used to heal sinusitis, cramps, menstrual pain and indigestion. Due to its bitter taste, vervain is used to improve digestion. As a traditional cure, the plant was used to stimulate milk production for mothers who couldn't breastfeed.Also, it calms down the fever and causes sweat. The tea is prepared using one-two teaspoons of dried plant for 1/2 liter of water. Due to its not so pleasant taste, many prefer to use vervain tinctures. Its use during pregnancy is not recommended without medical supervision. Vervain is considered a plant with a special contribution to health. GentianThis plant is used for sinusitis (combined with vervain, evening primrose, black elder and a variety of sorrel), indigestion or lack of appetite. Other traditional ways of using gentian recommend it to be applied in case of skin tumors and fever. This plant should not be used by those suffering from peptic ulcer or gastritis.Still salt, but in a different waySalt can also help you in other ways than in a solution. For sinusitis, it is recommended to heat a small amount of salt and to place it in a pouch that should be then applied on the painful area. You must check the salt not to be extremely hot. The pouch you use should preferably be linen or of a thicker cloth that shouldn't allow salt particles to exit; these can irritate your eyes if you are applying a frontal sinusitis. When the salt is cold, replace it with a new heated quantity.Massage and inhalationI have mentioned all sorts of plants that, as a tea you prepare in your own kitchen or as part of the medicines you buy from the pharmacy, help you alleviate the pains that come along with sinusitis. But, because there is a cure for everyone, here is my own saving recipe: an inhalation in which I place chamomile, wild thyme, mint and plenty of salt and then, perhaps, a massage performed by someone skilled. Both the inhalation and the volatile oil of the plants, combined with the massage, will help you sleep better and start the next day without any pain.Evening primroseIt is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. This plant is used in the treatment of sinusitis, of skin diseases (especially some eczema), maintains an adequate level of cholesterol and has beneficial effects on the heart and blood vessels. The evening primrose has a positive influence on the general welfare of the organism before and during menstruation and contributes to the maintaining of the proper functioning of joints. It is also used in the cosmetics industry.Cabbage or bitterIf you suffer from chronic sinusitis, the cabbage juice can be a remedy. The juice obtained from a white, fresh cabbage is used and it should be poured in the nostrils, in the evening, before going to bed - no more than a few drops. Also for chronic sinusitis one can use compresses to place on your forehead, prepared with Swedish bitter. This compress should be kept on the troubled area throughout the entire night.HorseradishAs an element of improving our health, the horseradish is used in treating sinusitis, bronchitis, sore throats and infections of the urinary tract. The plant contains volatile oils similar to those find in mustard. The internal administration should be avoided by those suffering from gastritis or ulcer. The traditional procedures suggest applying root fragments in the vicinity of the troubled sinuses, but with extreme care, because it can cause the irritation of the tegument.
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