The nose is connected by air passages, to eight hollow cavities which are located in pairs behind the nose, eyebrows, cheeks and between the eyes. These cavities known as sinuses are filled with air.
The air that we breathe in is filtered by the sinuses and then it is passed on to the lungs. They also lessen the weight of the skull, act as a cushion against shocks and give a better balance to the head. The nose and the sinuses are lined with mucous membranes that continually secrete mucous to keep the air passages moist and to trap the impurities, bacteria and toxins from the air.
The mucous is then drained through the throat into the stomach where it is destroyed by the stomach acids and flushed out of the system. When the nasal passages become irritated and inflamed by infections, allergies, polluted air and smoke, they start producing more than normal amounts of mucous. Because of the swollen membranes the passages get blocked and the mucous is unable to drain down the throat or out of the nose. This causes severe headaches, coughing, postnasal drip, fever and ear infections.
Best Herbal Remedies For Sinus
Fenugreek
This herb has powerful healing and curative powers because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Put to boil one glass of water.When the water starts boiling add a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to it and boil for five minutes. Strain the tea, add a teaspoon of honey and drink it while it is still hot. Drink three cups daily to clear the mucous and the blocked air passages.
Licorice
Licorice is another powerful herb which is widely used in ayurvedic medicine to treat all kinds of respiratory disorders and infections.Its potent antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help to soothe the swollen mucous membranes, decrease the production of mucous and alleviate the cough and headache quickly. Pound a piece of licorice root and boil it in a cup of water for two minutes. Strain the tea and drink three cups daily.
Eucalyptus Tea
Break five eucalyptus leaves into small pieces and add them to a glass of boiling water. Boil for five minutes after which strain the decoction and sip the hot tea slowly. This herbal tea will inhibit the production of excess mucous and it will help the accumulated mucous to run out of the nose or run down the throat into the stomach. It will also soothe the irritated sinuses and the nasal passages.
Pipli
Put a griddle on the fire. Put a handful of pipli onto it and roast till they swell. Turn off the heat and when the pipli cools, grind them to fine powder and store in an airtight jar.Take a quarter teaspoon of the powder and mix it with an equal quantity of honey. Eat this mixture three times daily. The powerful healing properties of this herb will cure your sinus problem within no time.
Chamomile Tea
Drink three or four cups of chamomile tea to relive the headache, thin the mucous and to flush out all the harmful toxins from the body.
