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Herbal support includes immune stimulants, heat-clearing herbs for the mucous membranes, and in severe cases, heat-clearing herbs for the lower body. Also effective are steam inhalations with Roman chamomile or eucalyptus.

Sinusitis, or sinus infection, refers to an inflammation of the sinuses, the air spaces within the bones of the face, due to an infection within these spaces.The sinuses are paired air pockets locatee:...

Magnolia buds are a commonly-used Chinese herb for opening the nasal passages, helping to relieve nasal obstruction, congestion, and headaches. The unopened flower buds of a number of species of magnolia trees, such as Magnolia liliflora and M. denudata, are used. Magnolia buds are useful because of their effectiveness in reducing mucus discharge from the nose and opening the sinuses. The buds do not contain stimulant alkaloids like ma huang (Ephedra sinensis) and thus do not interfere with sle

The problem may be associated with allergies to foods like wheat or dairy, which helps create a mucus condition that is conducive to bacterial or viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. An herbal treatment includes immune stimulants, herbal decongestants, mucous membrane anti-inflammatories, and drying herbs, also known as siccatives or anti-hydrotics.

A popular kitchen herb, marjoram is also useful for indigestion, flatulence, and as a diaphoretic to reduce fever in colds. Marjoram is used as a steam inhalant for coughs and sinus congestion. Marjoram has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.

Herbal support includes immune stimulants, antibacterial herbs, relaxing and antispasmodic herbs, antitussive herbs, and soothing herbs. Steam inhalation can also help open sinuses and soothe air passageways.

A toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth, indicated by inflammation and infection.A toothache may feel like a sharp pain or a dull, throbbing ache. The tooth may be sensitive to pd....

Yerba mansa is a warming diaphoretic and immune-activating herb used in traditional North American medicine for colds, flu, infections, and digestive problems. The herb is pleasant-tasting, reminiscent of cinnamon, and makes a good cold and flu-preventative tea in the colder, damper months. It is used for acute and chronic gastroenteritis, for bronchitis and moist coughs, and as a wash for mouth and gum sores and laryngitis. It makes a good nasal spray for hay fever or sinusitis. Yerba Mansa

Horseradish is a stimulating herb used for lack of appetite as well as for colds and flu and urinary tract infections. It is a good expectorant and is used in respiratory infections. Holding a small quantity of grated horseradish in the mouth is said to alleviate sinus congestion and infections. Externally, it is used to heal infected wounds and relieve inflamed joints, rheumatism and sciatica. It is also used externally to break up mucus in the respiratory tract. Traditionally it was appli

Qi gong and tai chi, which have been clinically shown to improve the function of the immune system, can be used in the treatment and/or prevention of allergies.

In diathermy, high-frequency electrical currents are used to heat deep muscular tissues. The heat increases blood flow, speeding up recovery. Doctors also use diathermy in surgical procedures by seals....

Eyebright () is an annual plant that grows wild in meadows, grassy areas, heaths, and pastures of Britain, northern and western Asia, North America, and Europe. It belongs to the Scrophulariaceae plat....

Extracts from the bright blue elderberries are popular in formulas to prevent and treat the common cold and influenza. They are also considered beneficial for chronic rheumatism, neuralgia, and sciatica. Elder flowers are classically used for colds, flu, and fevers, as they contain strong diaphoretic and cooling activity. They are commonly used in Europe as a diuretic and laxative as well as for weight loss. Elder flowers are one of the ingredients in a popular flu remedy combined with pepper

Roman chamomile is valuable for irritable bowel syndrome, pain, and gastritis, for warding off colds due to exposure, and as a sedative. Azulene, an important active principle in chamomile oil, has proven effective for fever and inflammation. The oil is used externally for cradle cap, wounds, and sore nipples. Chamomile, Roman has a taste of SWEET, AROMATIC and a temperature of COOL.

Eucalyptus leaves or oil are often employed in steam inhalations for their expectorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, and decongestant properties. A tea from the leaves has been used traditionally for aching joints, muscle stiffness, dysentery, and ringworm. Eucalyptus oil is given internally, in small doses (only 1-2 drops), most often as an ingredient in cough medicines or lozenges. The oil is also used as a natural flea repellant. Eucalyptus oil steam inhalations are often beneficial for chr

Kali bichromium is a bright orange, caustic, corrosive compound used in the manufacture of dye, photography, and batteries. It is also used as a homeopathic remedy. In homeopathy, potassium bichromats ...

Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat.The tonsils normally help to prevent infects....

Yellow dock is a bitter bowel tonic that can remove excess heat associated with over-indulgence in heating foods (such as sugar, stimulants, red meat, and alcoholic drinks). It is also a very mild laxative, which because of its astringent properties, can also help stop chronic diarrhea, accompanied by heat, not deficiency conditions with fatigue. Because of its mild astringent action, the overall effect is one of normalizing the bowel movements and clearing heat. The herb is often recommended

Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers nasal congestion due to infections, allergies, and other disorders. In rhinitis, the mucous membras....

A North American native herb, golden seal is widely known and used for colds, flu, dyspepsia, gastritis, and sinus and bladder infections. It is especially useful for diarrhea and chronic excess mucus in the bowels, with attendant loss of efficiency in absorbing nutrients and eliminating wastes. It is indicated for bacterial or amebic infections of the digestive tract, such as giardia and dysentery. Topically it is useful for conjunctivitis, gum problems, and ear inflammations. Because of it