Tag Archives: Sinuses

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Sinus Infection

Herbs:  Coltsfoot, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Lemon Balm, Licorice, Chamomile, Lavender, Oregano, Clove, Eucalyptus

Foods:

Vitamins and Supplements:

Actions:  Putting warm compresses over the sinuses/where the infection is can help.  Make sure to stay hydrated.  You use even more water than usual when your body is attempting to flush an infection.  Drink chamomile tea, especially blends involving cinnamon, and sweeten with honey.  This gives a triple punch to whatever is causing the infection.  Both cinnamon and honey have effects on fungi, viruses, and bacteria.  Eat cinnamon candies, or chew cinnamon gum.  Make sure that it is actual cinnamon used, not “cinnamon flavour,” which is a chemical substitute that does not have the effects of cinnamon.  If you can tolerate drinking cinnamon tea or chewing on a cinnamon stick, that has an even greater effect.  My partner, who had chronic and persistent sinus infections, swears by this tea.

Aromatherapy:  Tea tree, lavender, chamomile, oregano, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus

Folk Remedies:

Things to Avoid:  Dehydration

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Brigham Tea (Ephedra Nervadensis)

Name:  Brigham Tea

Latin:  Ephedra Nervadensis

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Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:  Vitamin C

Used for:  Historically used to combat scurvy, and is quite rich in Vitamin C.  The plant can be used either dried or fresh.  Brigham Tea is also useful for blood purification and sinus congestion, and is a good spring tonic.  It does, however, contain ephedrine, so keep an eye on your reactions.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:  Not for use during pregnancy, or by children.