December 2007
Salt Snort
One common annoyance these days is sinus
congestion. Herbs can be helpful to reduce this irritation.
Sinus
Capsules
Formula #1 helps to reduce the swelling in the nasal passages,
clean
the sinus cavities and lessen the formation of mucus. A natural
anti-histamine
and detoxifying formula.
1 capsule 3
times daily or as
directed
Ingredients: squaw vine, burdock root, cayenne,
chaparral, golden seal, juniper berries, lobelia, marshmallow root,
parsley root.
Formula #2
has antibacterial qualities and
helps to eliminate mucus from the sinus cavities. 1 capsule 3 times
daily or as
directed
Ingredients: comfrey root, fenugreek, Echinacea
purpurea root.
You are likely to find other ready made formulas in
your health supplement store. A natural antihistamine is activated
quercertin.
This is a bioflavinoid which is a part of vitamin C. Â Some
formulas
include bromelain which helps with digestion.
This is something that can be done on a regular
basis:
Salt
Snort
¼
tsp salt (celtic preferred)
¼
tsp baking soda
6
ounces water
Boil
the water, pour into a cup and add salt and
soda. Cool to room temperature. Pour some into your cupped hand and
while
pinching the opposite nostril closed, snort the water into the nose.
Spit out
what drains into the throat. Do the other nostril. Can be repeated four
times
per day.
Diane Wiebe is an herbalist
and natural health practitioner at Okanagan Natural Care Center in
Kelowna. www.naturalcare.bc.ca
