Last updated on October 21st, 2023 at 04:21 pm
You may feel pressure on your face and believe it to be due to a cold or allergies. But, along with that, you might feel heaviness in your forehead and pressure between the eyes. The cold might not be the only reason. Sinusitis might be the underlying condition. The most common sinus problem is sinusitis. Sinusitis is the term for when the spaces in our head (sinuses) that are usually filled with air get filled with fluid. This is also known as rhinosinusitis, with rhino meaning nose. Almost always when the sinuses swell, the tissue in the nose swells too, hence the name.
If you’ve had sinusitis, you’re familiar with the symptoms. There is pressure between the eyes and forehead, a headache, and a blocked nose. It can be pretty inconvenient and cause a lot of discomforts. There are a few natural home remedies listed below that you can try to rid yourself of these symptoms:
1. Pineapples
There are many benefits to eating pineapples for sinusitis. Pineapples can help relieve the inflammation of nose mucosa, alleviate breathing difficulty, and lower nasal discomfort according to the clinical trial findings. The management of sinusitis symptoms is benefitted by all of these properties. You can use pineapples as a home remedy by eating them as a fruit or drinking the fruit juice.
2. Ginger
If you suffer from sinus infections, you may want to try using ginger. Studies have shown that ginger can be effective in treating sinus infections by reducing inflammation and helping to clear the sinuses.
To use ginger for a sinus infection, you can make a simple ginger tea. steep ginger slices in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drink the tea two or three times a day. You can also add a bit of honey to help ease any throat irritation.
3. Turmeric
Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This makes it a great natural remedy for a sinus infection.
To use turmeric for a sinus infection, you can make a simple turmeric tea. Just add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a cup of boiling water. Let it steep for 10 minutes, then drink it up. You can also add a little honey or lemon to taste.
You can also take turmeric supplements to help clear up a sinus infection. Look for supplements that contain curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric.
Turmeric, also known as Haldi, has a wide range of medicinal properties and is especially popular in India and China. It has various biochemical components that alleviate inflammation and act as an antioxidant.
Since turmeric has many uses, it can also be used to treat sinusitis. In Ayurveda, turmeric is used to manage sinusitis, cold, cough, and runny nose. Turmeric powder can reduce the triggering of allergies, which may cause sinusitis.
4. Steam Inhalation
Steam inhalation can help clear sinuses and nasal passages, making it easier to drain the sinuses. All you need to do to remedy the situation is boil water and inhale the steam. You can add a few ingredients like lemon leaves, the whole plant of thumbai (Gophaa), or tulsi leaves in the water while it’s boiling for added benefits.
