Nature's Sunshine Herbs for a Sinus Infection

It starts with a little runny nose that then turns to a stuffy nose moving into pain and pressure in the face, called sinusitis or a sinus infection. A yellow or greenish discharge confirms the infection. Alternative medicine offers herbal relief by using herbs with astringent properties, which tone and dry. Nature's Sunshine offers eight different remedies to naturally fix the problem.

Immediate Relief

For immediate relief while obtaining herbs, mix 1 tsp. of tea tree oil and 1 tsp. salt to a cup of hot water. Over a sink, inhale the steam slowly until you feel relief. Do not snort in the water; this would be painful. If holding your head over a pan of steaming water does not sound appealing to you, try placing tea tree oil on a Q-tip and apply in the nose. Tea tree oil has antiseptic properties so it will give you temporary relief.

Diet Restrictions That Help

Because a sinus infection involves mucus changing your diet to eliminate mucus-forming foods will speed up the healing process. Stop all dairy products such as milk, do not eat anything that contains wheat, sugar or yeast because they increase mucus production.

At First Signs

At the first sign of colds, flu or sinus infection, use bayberry to ward off the illness. Bayberry comes in capsules. Open the capsules to mix the herb in water. Gargle for tonsillitis or sore throat. An added benefit of bayberry is not only its astringent properties but also it works as a stimulate giving vitality to the body and resistance to disease. Take six capsules three times a day to clear the head of mucus.

Full-Blown Sinus Infection

Fenugreek can soften and dissolve hardened masses of accumulated mucus. It will also expel mucus and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. Fenugreek has antiseptic properties and kills infections in the lungs. It is rich in vitamins A, D, B1, B2 and B3 and contains minerals, choline, lecithin and iron. Nature's Sunshine offers a Fenugreek and thyme combination. Thyme is a powerful antiseptic and a general tonic with healing powers. The combination of the two herbs will support the respiratory system, help mucus to thin and sooth irritated respiratory tissue. Take eight capsules three times a day.

Allergies

If your sinus problems start with allergies, you might want to consider ALJ, designed to support the body during seasonal changes. ALJ is an herbal blend of boneset, fennel seeds, fenugreek, horseradish and mullein. It is a key product for the respiratory system. When airborne particles enter the respiratory system via the nose, this combination of herbs aids the lungs to maintain healthy function. Take ALJ every 2 hours until relief. Nature's Sunshine offers ALJ with three choices: liquid 2 fl. oz., 100 caps and 100 or 270 vegitabs.

Vitamin Support

Vitamin C Time-Release slowly releases vitamin C into the body. Adding zinc lozenges helps to relieve stress to the respiratory and immune system.

History

Nature's Sunshine began in the 1970s as a small family business started by Gene and Kristine Hughes. The company grew into a direct marketing business, now in 30 countries and represented by nearly 600,000 distributors. You can purchase products readily at a retail store, through an independent distributor or online.