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How To Get Rid of Sinus Infection with Homeopathic Medicines

homeopathic remedies for sinus

Waking up with a headache, that too with a blocked nose, is a rough start to the day. If this becomes a routine where the face hurts with heaviness in the head, it could be arising from medical condition sinusitis. The inflammation of the paranasal sinuses (air-filled cavities within the skull bone) is referred to as sinusitis. Homeopathy can be of great help in treating sinusitis. The natural mode of treatment aims at treating the root cause (like chronic cold, nasal allergies) behind sinusitis to give long-term relief. Along with treating the root cause, these medicines offer relief in the immediate symptoms of sinusitis as well. The homeopathic mode of treatment can completely cure chronic and recurrent sinusitis, though it may take some time. The homeopathic remedies for sinus infections, are made of natural substances and have zero side effects.

Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Infection

Some of the leading remedies to treat sinusitis are Belladonna, Kali Bichrome, Silicea, Hydrastis, Pulsatilla and Natrum Mur. Lemna Minor is the top-most medicine to treat nasal polyps.

1. Belladonna – Top-Grade Medicine For Sinus Headache

Belladonna is a natural medicine sourced from the plant ‘deadly nightshade’. It is the most frequently used medicine for cases of sinusitis when headache is most marked. In cases needing it, pain and heaviness is marked in the forehead (frontal headache) due to sinus congestion. There is relief by binding the head tightly with cloth or applying pressure. This medicine is most prominently indicated for frontal sinusitis. It is also indicated for maxillary sinusitis as well. Belladonna is also suitable to manage sore throat and cough in cases of sinusitis. The cough is short and dry which gets worse at night. It is the best remedy for acute sinusitis.

When and How to use Belladonna?

It is a leading medicine for sinusitis recommended mainly when frontal headache is causing trouble. This medicine 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. 1M potency is also required in some cases, but to use it, consult a homeopathic physician.

2. Kali Bichrome – For Sinusitis With Post Nasal Discharge

Kali Bichrome is the best medicine for sinusitis where the most prominent complaint is post nasal discharge – PND (dripping of mucus from back of nose into the throat). The discharge is very thick, sticky, ropy mostly yellowish or greenish. Along with PND, there is headache in frontal region (forehead). Pain at the root of the nose is also present. Nose feels stuffed along with these symptoms. The bad smell from nose occurs due to accumulation of nasal discharge. In cases needing it, a history of recurrent cold may be found.

When and How to Kali Bichrome?

A person having post nasal dripping from sinusitis can find this medicine highly effective. Pain in the forehead and the root of the nose are also indicative to use it. The most commonly used potency of this medicine is 30C that can be taken twice a day. It will reduce sinus inflammation and reduce associated symptoms including PND, frontal headache and pain at the root of the nose.

3. Silicea – For Sinus Infections And Chronic Colds

Silicea is a highly recommended medicine for cases of sinus infections and chronic cold. The main symptom guiding its use is throbbing pain in forehead especially over the right eye. There is relief in headache by pressing the head firmly or wrapping 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 loss of smell and taste as well.

When and How to use Silicea?

Use of silicea should be considered for those who suffer from chronic cold and sinus infection. The symptoms to prescribe it are pain in forehead, nasal blockage and thick pus-like nasal discharge. Among various available potencies, Silicea works most wonderfully in 6X potency. Silicea 6X can be taken any time twice a day to four times a day as per the severity of symptoms.

4. Hydrastis – For Sinusitis With PND

This medicine is prepared from fresh root of plant ‘golden seal’. Like medicine Kali Bichrome, this medicine is also very beneficial for treating sinusitis with prominent PND (post nasal discharge). The discharge is thick, mostly yellow. Besides, sinus headache is present. Burning pain in the nose, sore throat, burning sensation in throat may attend above indications.

When and How to use Hydrastis?

This medicine can be used in sinusitis cases when main complaint is post-nasal thick yellow discharge. It can be taken in 30C potency two to three times a day for good results.

5. Pulsatilla – For Thick Yellow Or Green Nasal Discharge

Pulsatilla is a natural medicine for sinusitis prepared from ‘windflower’. The foremost indication to use it in sinusitis is thick yellow or green nasal discharge.  A characteristic feature is the discharge gets worse in a closed room and gets better in open air. The discharge may be very foul-smelling. Nostrils may be blocked as well, along with loss of smell and taste. This medicine is recommended for frontal sinusitis and maxillary sinusitis. Pain and heaviness is felt over the forehead when frontal sinus is involved. In case of maxillary sinus involvement, tearing type of pain is felt in maxillary sinus (in cheeks) that may extend to ears.

When and How to use Pulsatilla?

For sinusitis, the key indication based on which it is prescribed is ‘thick yellow or green nasal discharge’. Though may be used in different potencies, it is best to begin with  30C potency. Pulsatilla 30C can be taken once or twice a day. Higher potencies like 200C and 1M can also be considered afterward but only under the supervision of homeopathic expert.

6. Natrum Mur – For Sinus Infections And Nasal Allergy

Natrum Mur is good choice of remedy in cases of sinusitis where nasal allergy is associated. This medicine aims at treating nasal allergy when it is the root cause leading to sinus Infections. The symptoms to use this medicine are , a watery discharge from nose , sneezing, pain in head.

When and How to use Natrum Mur?

Persons who suffer sinusitis as a result of nasal allergies are ideal subjects to use this medicine. This medicine works in treating nasal allergies to prevent recurrent sinus infections. Natrum Mur is very effective in 6X potency that can be repeated three to four times a day.

7. Lemna Minor – For Sinus Infections Complicated With Nasal Polyp

In some cases, nasal polyps are a contributing factor for sinus infection. A nasal polyp  in a nasal cavity blocks the normal drainage of discharge. The collected discharge thus acts as a pool for infection-causing agents, leading to inflammation of sinuses. Here, medicine Lemna Minor is the best medicine to help shrink nasal polyps to prevent sinus infections. It may take some time to shrink the polyps, but once done recurrent sinus infections are prevented.

When and How to take Lemna Minor?

If nasal polyps are obstructing mucus drainage and causing recurrent sinus infections, this medicine can work wonders. It will help in shrinking nasal polyps which are a contributing factor for sinus infections. Lemna Minor acts best when taken in mother tincture (Q) form. 5-7 drops of Lemna Minor Q can be taken twice a day by dissolving in half a cup of water.

Cause And Risk Factors Behind Sinusitis

Sinusitis results when there is blockage of sinus openings by mucus. There are certain factors and health problems that increase the risk of sinusitis.

1. Common cold (that can be caused by virus or bacteria) can cause inflammation of sinus and obstruct the drainage of mucus

2. Nasal allergies and upper respiratory tract infections

3. Nasal polyps are the non-cancerous growths in nose or paranasal sinuses which are blocking nose or sinus

4. Deviated nasal septum means cartilage that divides the nose is not straight that is causing nasal blockage

5. Weak immune system

6. A dental infection, cystic fibrosis (a genetic disease that causes build-up of the mucus which is thick, sticky mainly in lungs and pancreas), and smoking are some other contributory factors.

Pathophysiology Of Sinusitis

Paranasal sinuses are four pairs of hollow spaces in the skull. These are situated in cheekbones (maxillary sinus), forehead (frontal sinus), behind the bridge of the nose and between the eyes (ethmoidal sinuses). Another set is situated in the upper region of the nose and behind the eyes (sphenoidal sinuses). All the sinuses have the same lining that is present in the nose. This lining produces mucus, which is drained out of the sinuses, through an opening in the nose. When a person has a cold or nasal allergy, there is increased mucus production and swelling of sinuses that can cause the drainage to get blocked. This results in the mucus being trapped in the sinuses, leading to the growth of bacteria and viruses.

Types Of sinusitis

There are four types of sinusitis depending on how long the symptoms last.

Acute sinusitis:  This type of sinusitis lasts till about 2- 4 weeks’ time.

Subacute sinusitis: It lasts between one to three months.

Chronic sinusitis: Its symptoms last for three months or longer.

Recurrent sinusitis: Acute sinusitis happens four or more times in one year and each episode remains for one to two weeks’ time.

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 dripping

3. Headache especially in the morning

4. Pain/pressure on head or face, swelling or tenderness on the face according to the sinus involved as given below:

In frontal sinusitis: It is felt on forehead and above the eyes

In maxillary sinusitis: It is felt on cheeks, or upper jaw, teeth

In ethmoidal sinusitis: Pain or pressure is observed  behind eyes and in medial canthi (corner of eye where upper eyelid and lower eyelid meet towards nose side)

In sphenoidal sinusitis: Pain/pressure occurs behind eyes and felt in the top/ back of the head

5. Stuffy nose, making breathing through 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 are similar for acute and chronic sinusitis. However, the duration varies with chronic sinusitis lasting for three or more months.

Complications

Complications are rare in sinusitis cases. however, if not treated, some complications that might occur include meningitis (inflammation of membranes that cover brain and spinal cord), infection of eyes, and infection of skull bones.

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Comments

  1. Dr. G P DIVYATEJA says:

    Sir,
    I am 54 yrs old male , Doctor by profession,allopathy and I suffering blocked nose and cold on right side only for last 15 days . Left side nostril no having any problems like blocked nose and cold . Discharge from right nostril watery and thick white color mucous discharge with blocked right nostril .
    no fever, no cough and no allergy’s and polyps. Heavy feeling at maxillary sinus at right side.I think it is acute right sided maxillary sinusitis. I have used antibiotics and nasal spray for nasal congestion ,it is only temporary relief.So pl. Suggest good
    Homeoremedy for me. Thankyou

    • Hemanta Kumar Pattanayak says:

      Hello Doctor

      I’m having a clogged left ear since @ 15 days . After talking Sinarest twice daily for last 5 days along with Sinarest Nasal spray, I’m some what better but now I’m experiencing slight blockage in my left nose & suspecting Sinus .

      Can you please advise .

  2. Anuradha Bindra says:

    Sinus wt headache. Temples throb. And slight fever 99.5. What homeo medicine to take
    Also slight itchy throat

  3. Sudhakar Jha says:

    Dear Sir
    My son, aged 18, gets cold with running nose many times in a year. After sometime, he gets nasal blockage with white sticky mucus which persists for several weeks. When I consulted a local homeopathic doctor he said it sinusitis with polyp. My son has to appear at exams. Please help and guide.

  4. Kaleem Shahzad khan says:

    Dear sir
    I having problem for sinus more than twenty years my left side of nose is completely blocked twenty years back I was operated too but no relief bcoz of sinus I feel headache snoring too much kindly help me and suggest some good medicine for me thanx

  5. Hello Dr I’m having dull pressure in the forehead and sometimes feeling irritated since 2 months and also dull pain in the top left side of head. It increases if I’m exposed to sun. My eyes also turn red at times my be due to allergies. I have no problem with nasal discharge as it occurs very rarely. Kindly advice.

    • Hodaya Minke says:

      Hello,
      I suffer from yellow green discharge running down the throat, feeling congested ,and dull, tired and having a headache.
      I was treated for sinusitis with antibiotics a week ago but the symptoms came back 5 days after the treatment.
      Can homeopathy help me?
      Thank you

  6. Shakti Shekhawat says:

    Dear Dr. Sharma,

    I am suffering from chronic sinusitis due to allergy since 3-4 yrs..
    Symptoms/Problems Facing
    1. Nose blockage mostly right side
    2. loss sense of smell and taste
    3. Headache
    4. mostly Breathing issues from right side nose

    Kindly help.

  7. Mshesh Singh says:

    Post nasal dripping (discharge),21year se allergic rhinitis, sinus infections

  8. Rajeev Sharma says:

    Hello Sir. Can I have ur phone no. So that I can discuss my problem with u.

  9. M. B. Bharat Sahay says:

    Hello sir,
    Post covid, I had severe rise of Blood glucose level in tune of 570-630 along with pain in left upper gum, left cheek bones rising upward in left forehead. I undergone treatment- 1. Tooth extraction, taking insulin twice daily and had sinuses surgery. Now swelling of left part of the face are almost gone but still feel residual pain in these parts. The ENT surgery was done to remove fungal growth.
    Please advise what medicine I should take get permanent treatment for my sinus problem.

  10. Brian Pulham says:

    I have been suffering for almost 3 years with sinusitis symptoms #3 and #7.
    Could you kindly recommend the remedies I should be taking?
    Thank you in advance.

    • I am using the NeilMed sinus rinse. When I bent over a thin green nasal discharge runs out of my nose, at different times and it also has an odor

  11. Anmol Kulshrestha says:

    Dear Dr. Sharma,

    I am suffering from chronic sinusitis since 8 months.
    Symptoms/Problems Facing
    1. Nose blocakage
    2. Sometimes less sense of smell and taste (very low frequency)
    3. Cough and sneezing
    5. Headache
    6. Breathing issues

    I have tried Allopathy and Homeopathy both but couldn’t found solution.

    Kinldy help.

    • Shakti Shekhawat says:

      Dear Dr. Sharma,

      I am suffering from chronic sinusitis due to allergy since 3-4 yrs..
      Symptoms/Problems Facing
      1. Nose blockage mostly right side
      2. loss sense of smell and taste
      3. Headache
      4. mostly Breathing issues from right side nose

      Kindly help.

  12. Mahaveer Parakh says:

    I suffer from Sinusitis of type 8 on your list of advised medicines. But doses are not clear. Will you please advise that!

  13. Hi… My 9yrs daughter gets headache since 2yrs ,her one side nose will block, she gets very soon cold and cough…if she hears loud sound, lights on by seeing and hearing she gets headache, she always watch mobiles … I think she has sinus

  14. Very informative article. See additional input here:
    https://philaholisticclinic.com/natural-treatment-for-sinus-infection/

  15. Sir, good morning.sir I feel phlegm iny throat and headache specially during morning hours since some weeks.please suggest some treatment

  16. Hello Dr. Sharma,

    I just had a my 3rd infected huge gum boil on the right side of the roof of my mouth. I already had root canals but it seems that the root canal did not get the infection out from the last tooth of my upper right part of my mouth. The infection seems to be high up on the root that is probably into the sinus area and is giving me head pain. I don’t know what to do and people have told me ithat th infection is so.. far up into the sinuses that they were afraid to remove the last tooth. Please help me. I just took a dose of merc. sol. 30c. I ordered pyrogenenium 30 c but I’m afraid to take it. I don’t really have fever. Which remedy is good for root of tooth on the upper right so high into the sinus area. Please help now if you can. Thank you!!! judy

  17. Michael Koval says:

    After years of acute frequent sinus infections, which a year ago graduated to constant post nasal drip (clear, thick and slimy) which drained into my bronchial tubes and lungs causing constant coughing and coughing up light yellow mucus; i underwent sinus surgery that was to”fix” the condition. (no polyps) It did not help. The post nasal drip is back, the cough wakes me up 3-4 times a night, and I am coughing up 1/2 to 1 teaspoon full of mucus each time. Not quite as bad during the day but still present. I use the sinus rinse 2-3 times a day. The only nasal spray that has offered any relief of any kind is Ipratropium. The ENT told me to stop the nasal spray and take mucinex to thin the mucus but other than that, the surgery gave the mucus no where to stick in my sinuses so my body makes too much trying to correct it. I was also told to use Nasonex twice a day to get rid of any inflammation. Nothing is working. HELP

  18. Satish Chandra pant says:

    Dear sir iam suffering from allergic sinusitis especially left side get effected every time badly causes heavy post nasal discharge with transparent very sticky mucus caused left throat infection,nasal.imfection later which leads to migrain pain and inflammation on left side and also effects left lung especially slightly heavy ness in breathing although my left nose get operated 15 yrs back . please let me know which medicine I should use for permanent cure regards Satish pant haldwani

  19. Cherry Hanna says:

    My sinuses have been infected for a year now green discharge sometimes bloody, headaches, sore face and jaw and heat with red cheeks. What’s the best to take for this how long and measurements please

  20. Miljuan Hadjiran says:

    my nose got blocked in the morning, sometime feel dry in the nasal then becomes itchy and eventually sneezing and runny nose.
    also very sensitive to dust such as when I clean up table

    i would be very grateful if you could prescribe homeopathic medicine for me

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