i need some advice on what herbs i can use to clear a stuffy nose and make a soar throat better? my sinuses are all blocked up and my nose is runny any suggestions would help me so much thank you
Irrigating your sinus passages is the best thing to do. Buy some Simply Saline, a non-addicting nasal spray that doesn't harm or irritate your nose even with prolonged use. Flush your passages out at least twice a day. For no longer than three days, use a medicated nasal spray such as Afrin. For your throat, my only advice is to keep it wet. Suck on hard candies or lozenges, and you can't drink enough water and tea. Most importantly, relax. Doing too much will hinder your recovery. Feel better!
thank you so muchfor the info i will try my damdest to relax but it will be difficult taking care of a sick 2 yrs old and a sick 2 month old though. again thank you
I agree about sinus irrigation, though I prefer a different technique. You might want to look into getting a neti pot. It's basically a little ceramic tea-pot that has a long, tapered spout, and holds about a cup of water. You make a warm salt-water solution in the pot, put the spout up one nostril, tilt your head, and the water is flushed out through the other nostril. Might sound weird, but it's actually pretty cool, and will clear you up like nothing else. Warm salt water is also good for your sore throat. Gargle with it thoroughly throughout the day, and especially right before bed. Drink lots of water and other pure fluids (avoiding sugar and too much caffeine), and load up on vitamin C. Boil some water with eucalyptus leaves or add in a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil and breath in the steam. This will not only be soothing, but will help clear you up as well. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Well id say for a sore throat same as lace and feet with the warm salt water but for the stuffy nose i thought chillis or spice food helps. Hope ya get better soon
