Before taking the medical treatment path, more and more sinusitis sufferers try out natural cure programs first. There are a lot of natural cures or remedies available out there to relieve you of your sinusitis symptoms.

Healing Salts

Healing salts can flush out nasal secretions. To do so, mix 1 teaspoon of non-iodized salt or sea salt with 2 cups of warm water and a pinch of baking soda. Pour it into a shot glass, tilt your head back, close one nostril with your thumb, and sniff the solution with the open nostril. Then blow your nose gently. Repeat on the other side.

Homemade Nasal Inhaler

A home made nasal inhaler can help with your sinus congestion. For this, you will need the following:

• 1/4 teaspoon course salt

• 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Place the salt in a small glass vial with a tight lid and add oil. The salt will absorb the oil and provide a convenient way to carry the oil without danger of spilling it.

Open the vial and inhale deeply, as needed. This same technique can be used with any other essential oil.

Bath Salts

Bath salts have been known to help with sinus headaches.

You will need:

2-3 cups epsom salts (or salts of your choice)

1/3 cup Peppermint

1/3 cup Spearmint

40 drops Peppermint essential oil

20 drops Eucalyptus essential oil

Grind the mints in your mortar and pestle, then sift through a mesh kitchen strainer, and add them to the salts. A good handful of each is enough. If you still need to clear out your sinuses, get a half cup of pepper/spearmint, put it in a bowl, and toss in a cup or so hot water. Let it sit covered for a bit and then carefully start breathing the steam.

Use about 1/4 - 1/3 cup of this mixture per bath. You can also mix the salts and dried herbs beforehand, and when the need for the bath arises, to add the essential oils then to guarantee potency. A decent amount would probably be 4 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus per bath. Some people may be more sensitive to the peppermint, so be sure they don't have an adverse reaction before using these salts.

Sinusitis Tea

Some herbal teas have been proven effective in relieving sinusitis symptoms.

To make sinusitis tea take:

1 part Echinacea, 1 part Goldenrod, 1 part Goldenseal, 1 part Marshmallow leaf.

Mix all ingredients together and use 1-2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water.

Simmer for 15 minutes and drink 1 cup every 2 hours.

Chest and Sinus Oil

There are also some essential oils you can use to clear sinus congestion.

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Tea Tree

2 drops Eucalyptus

Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove. While still steaming, add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes. Make sure to keep your eyes closed.

If antibiotics and/or the above home remedies are not curing your sinus infection, you need to take a look at your diet and eliminate all the mucous forming/thickening foods or drinks. Milk, citrus, spicy foods, wheat, cheese, etc. are usually the culprits. Try eliminating them from your diet for a few days.

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