![]() (Oregon grape root), Balsamorhiza sagittata (Balsam root), Usnea spp. Herbs: Allium sativum (Garlic), Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal), Mahonia spp. (Licorice)Įssential oils: Thymus vulgaris (Thyme), Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), Mentha piperita (Peppermint), Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree), Eucalyptus spp., Citrus bergamia (Bergamot), Piper nigrum (Black pepper), Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm), Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) Herbs: Lomatium dissectum (Lomatium), Ligusticum porteri (Osha), Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop), Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm), Glycyrrhiza spp. (Horsetail), Anemopsis californica (Yerba mansa) (Bayberry), Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright), Plantago ovata (Plantain), Equisetum spp. (Willow), Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet), Hamamelis spp. (Goldenrod), Achilllea millefolium (Yarrow) flowers and leaves, Leucanthemem vulgare (Oxeye daisy), Ambrosia spp. ![]() (Violet) and Verbascum thapsus (Mullein)Ĭontract irritated, inflamed tissues (such as mucus membranes), helping to protect them and aid in healing and recovery. (Licorice), Plantago ovata (Plantain), Viola spp. Herbs: Althea officinalis (Marshmallow), Ulmus rubra (Slippery elm), Glycyrrhiza spp. Reduce mucus-producing foods: dairy, sugar, wheat, oats, barley and rye.Ĭoat and soothe irritated or inflamed membranes to allow healing to begin. (Lavender), Mentha piperita (Peppermint), Ravinsara aromatic (Ravinsara) Herbs: Ephedra nevadensis and several other species (Mormon tea), Eriodictyon californica (Yerba Santa), Urtica dioica (Nettles) or Marrubium vulgare (Horehound)ĭecongestant essential oils: Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), Eucalyptus spp., Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree), Lavandula spp. This can help reduce the possibility of an opportunistic infection. (Poplar) bud, Marrubium vulgare (Horehound), Verbascum thapsus (Mullein)Įssential oils: Ocimum basilicum (Basil), Styrax benzoin (Benzoin), Citrus bergamia (Bergamot), Juniperus virgiana or Cedrus doedara (Cedarwood), Eucalyptus spp., Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel), Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop), Origanum majorana (Marjoram), Mentha piperita (Peppermint), Santalum album (Sandalwood), Commiphora spp. (Gum weed), Balsamorhiza sagittata (Balsam root), Populus spp. Herbs: Inula helenium (Elecampane), Grindelia spp. Help move foreign particles up and out of the lungs by helping the body produce mucus more effectively and sometimes thinning mucus that is too thick Using these treatments a minimum of two times a day is very helpful. I recommend using herbs both internally and in a neti pot, as well as doing steams with essential oils. Herbs for the Sinuses:īelow is a list of categories that help to soothe and heal the sinuses. Herbs that thin mucus, fight infection, soothe tissues and encourage expectoration are very helpful. Neti pots, herbs, and essential oils can be key to resolving sinusitis. For this reason, I have seen many doctors recommending neti pots to their patients. Holistic Perspective:Īntibiotics don’t treat sinus infections well. If an infection has been long term, look for a fungal or dental infection. Other triggers include allergies, ear infections, structural abnormalities, and bacterial infections (such as Helicobacter pylori). ![]() Sinus infections are most often caused by the common cold. If you have ever had a sinus infection, also called sinusitis, you know how debilitating and painful they can be.
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