Sinus infections caused nearly 3 million doctor appointments in 2018. That number shocked me! That’s a lot of snot and a lot of people suffering. I wish more people knew about homeopathic remedies for sinus infections and how they can relieve sinusitis. Homeopathic remedies for sinusitis are natural and have zero side effects.
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses (air-filled cavities within the skull bone). It usually results from infections, which can be viral, bacterial, or fungal, and allergies.
Homeopathic remedies for sinus infections have proven excellent treatment for sinusitis cases. They use natural remedies free from adverse effects, so they are thoroughly safe to treat sinusitis. Homeopathy provides relief for sinusitis. This treatment reduces sinus inflammation, helps thin the accumulated mucus filling the sinus, aids its easy outflow, reduces sinus congestion, and eases sinusitis symptoms.
Additionally, homeopathy has much more to offer in sinusitis cases beyond immediate relief. It aims to heal the root cause (like the tendency to chronic cold or nasal allergies) behind sinusitis to give long-term relief. If homeopathic treatment is continued regularly with the help of a homeopath, it can help reduce dependency on conventional medicines like nasal sprays, courses of antibiotics, and antihistamines and can also prevent the person from undergoing surgical intervention.
Symptoms of Sinusitis
The signs and symptoms of sinusitis include:
1. Nasal discharge: Thick discharge that can be yellow, green, pus-like, or blood-stained
2. Post-nasal drip
3. Headache, especially in the morning
4. Pain/pressure on head or face, swelling or tenderness on the face
5. Stuffy nose, making breathing through the nose difficult
6. Ear fullness/pain, decreased sense of smell and taste, cough, throat clearing, tiredness, bad breath are some other signs and symptoms
7. Fever (it may occur in acute sinusitis and is uncommon in chronic sinusitis)
The signs and symptoms of acute and chronic sinusitis are similar. However, the duration varies, with chronic sinusitis lasting three or more months.
Top 8 Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Infection
Belladonna
Belladonna is the most frequently used homeopathic remedy for sinus infections when headache is most marked. In cases needing it, pain and heaviness are marked in the forehead (frontal headache) due to sinus congestion. There is relief by binding the head tightly with a cloth or applying pressure. This medicine is most prominently indicated for frontal sinusitis and pain in the jaw. Belladonna is also suitable for managing sore throat and cough. The cough is short and dry, and it gets worse at night. It is the best remedy for acute sinusitis.
This remedy can be used in both low and high potencies. In low potency, like 30C, it can be taken three to four times a day. Once the severity of the headache reduces, the dose should be decreased. When using high potency like 200C, its use is usually limited to once a day.
Kali bic
Kali bic is the best remedy for sinusitis, where the most prominent complaint is post-nasal discharge – PND (dripping of mucus from the back of the nose into the throat). The discharge is thick, sticky, and ropy, mostly yellowish or greenish. Along with PND, there is a headache in the frontal region (forehead). Pain at the root of the nose is also present. The nose feels stuffed along with these symptoms. The foul smell from the nose occurs due to the accumulation of nasal discharge. In cases where it is needed, a history of recurrent cold may be found.
This remedy’s most commonly used potency is 30C, which can be taken twice daily. It reduces sinus inflammation and relieves associated symptoms, including PND, frontal headache, and pain at the root of the nose.
Silicea
Silicea is recommended for cases of sinus infections and chronic colds. The main symptom of its use is throbbing pain in the forehead, especially over the right eye. There is relief from headaches by pressing the head firmly or wrapping it up warmly. Other symptoms, along with this, include nasal blockage and thick pus-like discharge. The nasal discharge forms hard crusts; any attempt to loosen these crusts results in bleeding. There is a loss of smell and taste as well.
Among various available potencies, Silicea works most wonderfully in 6X potency. Depending on the severity of symptoms, it can be taken twice a day to four times a day.
Hydrastis
Like Kali Bic, this remedy is also very beneficial for treating sinusitis with prominent PND (post-nasal discharge). The discharge is thick and mostly yellow. Besides, if a sinus headache is present, there is burning pain in the nose, sore throat, or burning sensation in the throat.
It can be taken in 30C potency twice to thrice daily for good results.
Pulsatilla
The foremost indication to use it in sinusitis is thick yellow or green nasal discharge. A characteristic feature is that the discharge worsens in a closed room and improves in the open air. The discharge may be very foul-smelling. Also, nostrils may be blocked, and smell and taste may be lost. Pain and heaviness are felt over the forehead when the frontal sinus is involved. In the case of maxillary sinus involvement, a tearing type of pain is felt in the maxillary sinus (in the cheeks) that may extend to the ears.
Though it may be used in different potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency. Chiefly, Pulsatilla 30C can be taken once or twice a day.
Nat mur
Nat mur is a good remedy in sinusitis cases with associated nasal allergies. This remedy aims to treat nasal allergy when it is the root cause of sinus Infections. The symptoms of using this remedy are watery discharge from the nose, sneezing, and pain in the head.
Natrum Mur is very effective in 6X potency and can be repeated three to four times a day.
Hepar sulph
Hepar sulph is the best remedy for sinusitis, which worsens in cold weather and winter. Those who need it mainly complain of bad-smelling discharge from the nose. A significant attending symptom is pain at the root of the nose in the morning. Along with the nose feeling blocked in the morning, pain can extend to the ears.
30 C potency is the most frequently used potency, which can be taken once or twice a day.
Can Homeopathy Change Your Life?
Sorry for the drama, but yes, it can! My dear friend, Sarah, was shocked when she first used homeopathic remedies for her sinus infections. She used to get so many sinus infections that she could call her doctor’s office, and they would call her in an antibiotic. No office visit was necessary. After taking my beginner’s class, she tried Hydrastis before calling her doctor. She was blown away! In one day, she was better. She had never recovered from a sinus infection without taking an antibiotic. She started using homeopathy more and more. Eventually, her family was no longer visiting the doctor. And in 2023, she spent zero dollars on prescription medications.
Check your remedies and purchase the ones you don’t have. You will need them, and you can’t use a remedy you don’t have.
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