5. Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been used as a remedy for colds, flu, sore throat, congestion and other respiratory problems for thousands of years because of its antibacterial component. Its antibacterial component is derived from the essential oil from its bark and leaves, according to Antioxidants-for-Health-and-Longevity.com. The dried inner bark itself also has medicinal qualities. Cinnamon works as an antibacterial agent by facilitating the destruction of germs and harmful bacteria. Bacteria in your upper respiratory system can cause inflamed membranes and nasal obstructions, which result in sinus congestion.
This product may be used in a combination with honey, which should be taken every day in order to clear the blocked sinuses. Or it may be used as a paste that should be put all over the nose and forehead to clear off the sinus’s blockages.
