Sinus inflammation is a disease in which the mucous membranes lining the sinuses that is swollen, irritated and red. If this condition is not treated it may cause blockage of the openings which allows the communication with the nose, which leads to the capture of air and mucus in the sinuses and increases the possibility for infections. Inflammation of the sinuses may occur in acute, sub acute, chronic and also recurrent sinusitis and usually due to bacterial, viral or fungal infection, but may also be due to nasal polyps, allergies, deviated nasal septum, tooth infection etc.
While there are numerous over the-counter items to purchase for sinus infections; there are items in our home to cure it the natural way.
Read our 8 natural and simple remedies to cure a sinus infection.
1. Ginger
Ginger is perhaps one of the most ancient ingredients that has been used by various civilizations for a range of ailments. The common ginger that we use casually in our dishes contains many useful components including volatile oils, gingerols, shogaols and pungent phenols. Of all these, pungent phenols and volatile oils in ginger are thought to be excellent expectorant.
Sipping a warm cup of ginger tea may help alleviate the pressure and pain of sinus problems. The same tea can be applied to your face in a compress to alleviate sinus symptoms.
