The Best Natural Remedies For Sinus Infections

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You have a sinus infection or recurring sinusitis and the pain and pressure in your face is enough to send you running for medication. Instead of taking pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies and other natural solutions can heal your inflamed tissues in your sinus cavities. Most sinus problems are caused by viruses, which antibiotics don’t treat.

Sinus problems occur when too much mucus builds up in the sinus cavities behind your face. This causes one or more of these cavities to become swollen or inflamed. People who have allergies or asthma get recuring sinus infections. This leads to constant pressure around the nose, a bad-tasting postnasal drip, headache and exhaustion.

Sinusitis symptoms typically last no longer than 10 days. Chronic sinusitis can last for 12 weeks or longer.

Herbs For Sinus Infections

Garlic (Allium sativum) and onions (Allium cepa) are two of the best foods for fighting a sinus infection. They are allium vegetables which are rich in allicin, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and selenium. These act as powerful antioxidants in the body to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. One of the best ways to use garlic and onions to treat or…