Chinese Herbs for Sinus Problems

[Dorothy]

Many people suffer from chronic sinus problems. This can be due to allergies or this can be a residual symptom that lingers after a bout of cold or flu. Many people take antibiotics or antihistamines to clear up the issue, but sinus problems are often resistant to treatment with conventional medicine. Many times symptoms return soon after a course of conventional treatment. Chinese herbs can often clear up stubborn and resistant cases of sinus problems quite easily.

Sinus problems due to allergies are treated by increasing a person's resistance to allergens while also clearing a person's blocked nasal and sinus passages. The Chinese herbal formula, Jade Windscreen Formula, is used long term to reduce a person's tendency to have allergies. Jade Windscreen Formula contains astragalus, siler, and schizonopeta. Astragalus can improve a person's resistance to allergies. Siler and schizonopeta are used to reduce allergic reactions such as sneezing, itchy eyes, rashes, and runny nose. Other herbs are used to open up blocked nasal and sinus passages and reduce the pain and pressure of sinus problems. The Chinese herbs, xanthium fruit and magnolia flower, are used for this purpose. Myrrh is also a good herb for clearing sinus congestion.

Sinus problems that are due to a chronic infection after a cold or flu can be handled using a different set of herbs. Herbs that are antibacterial and antiviral, and herbs that clear phlegm are used in this case. The Chinese herbal formula, Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan, also called Clean Air Tea, can be useful for sinus infections. It can also be helpful for bronchitis. Another herbal formula, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, is also frequently used, especially if the person has sinus and inner ear problems combined. These formulas are for short term use (2 weeks or less), and tend to work rather rapidly. Xanthium fruit and magnolia flower can still be used to clear nasal passages.



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[hervie44]

I want to append some more suggestions for sinus problem:

1. Bi Yan Pian (Nose Inflammation Tablets). Popular herbal remedy used to help stop a runny, stuffy nose caused by cold, sinus infection or allergies. 

2. Dr. Shen's Sinus & Nose Pills. Used for nasal and sinus discomfort associated with colds and allergies.

3. Sinu Orega Nasal Spray. Natural saline and herb-based nasal spray with the immunity-boosting power of Oreganol P73.

4. SinusFree. SinusFree is a spicy and pungent sinus formula for supporting the free flow of mucus and facilitating normal breathing. It was designed exclusively for Planetary Herbals by herbalist and naturopathic physician, Doctor Jill Stansbury.

5. Three Spices Sinus Complex. Planetary Herbals Three Spices Sinus Complex is modeled after the famed Trikatu formula of the 5,000-year-old tradition of Ayurvedic herbalism. Used for more than 1,000 years, this warm and spicy blend has traditionally been used to support digestion, the lungs and sinuses.

Hope these will help them who are facing sinus problem.

Best regards.