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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. Pavan Jham says:

    Hi i have chronic sinusitis and need dr sharma’s help for treatment.

  2. hello sir, i am from Bangladesh and i am 44 years old and suffering chronic sinus since many years due to allergies, so how can i get medicine from Bangladesh ? thanks..

  3. James Hardy says:

    I have sinitus with severe right sided headache and post nasal drip is the anything that can be done to alleviate th pain Regards

  4. 🌲🌷 Greetings Dr. Sharma,

    I wanted to sincerely “thank you from the bottom of my heart,” for your wonderful site !!
    It offers so much free, spot-on wonderfully helpful information for all of us, to use Homeopathic Remedies for a wide range of imbalances.

    Thank you again for your wonderful site !
    May God bless you & your family !

    🌲🌷 Love & Happiness,
    ~Nell Teegarden

  5. Hannington says:

    I’ve suffered with chronic sinusitis for whole my life with non stop mucus hence lost my sense of smell. So, how best can i get a complete remedy and recovery. Thank you so much looking forward to your response

  6. Mohinder Pal Gupta says:

    Sir.
    I am suffering from nosal polyps with sinusitis for the last two yrs. I have tried allopathic,aurvedic and even homeopathy also but didn’t get any relief.
    Kindly suggest me the best homeopathy medicine / treatment. Both the nostril are blocked nd I have to take breath from the mouth.
    Thanking you

  7. I have pain in my sinuses for a week. My face hurts not all the time but the pain comes and goes but is strong. The nasal discharge is thick and yellow, the yellow parts come out like in pieces. I don’t have fever but the headaches are strong.
    I wonder how I can distinguish between a fungal infection and the other kinds.

  8. SANTOS kumar says:

    My son is 18years old. He is suffering from freque t cold and cough since his childhood. Catches cold very frequently especially during seasonal changes. Cold lasts very long and worst problem is that his nose is blocked.
    Takes steam, homeopathic medicines but no improvement.
    Even after cold is gone, nose blockage continues.
    Kindly suggest some good medicines.

    Santosh

    • Hello,
      If he’s eating dairy foods & poor quality oils that are refined, it would do him well to omit these from his diet for a month and see if his sinuses clear up. Cook with small amounts of organic unrefined extra virgin olive oil. Then lightly dress the dish with a little evo right out of the bottle, for maximum nutrition.
      Good 🍀Luck & dont give up!

      All the best to you,
      ~Nell Teegarden

  9. Sir i have a polyp in my left nostril and i am suffering from a regular runny nose i feel irrtated by it…. Right now i am using arsenicum album 30,aconitum napellus 30, and kali bichrom from 1 month but i dont feel that i am getting some relief….

  10. I am suffering from left-sided chronic sinusitis
    I recently had a root canal tooth extracted that could possibly have been affecting the sinus and I’m having trouble clearing the sinus at this point
    I have thick ropey snot that sometimes drops back sometimes I’m able to blow it out my nose and it’s usually yellowish green
    and I have tried Kali bich and hepar sulf
    can you advise me thank you joyce

  11. Lesli Fenner says:

    Hello! I have had sinus pain for the last 6 months. No nasal blockage or drainage. Mainly left side of my face, upper teeth and bridge of my nose. What would be best to try.

  12. MADAN LAL GOND says:

    Dear sir,
    i am suffering chronic sinusitis since last 10 year, and also i have gone through sinus surgery in year 2015.
    but same problem observed after 1 year.
    now the condition is too worst.my right nostril is completely blocked and very thick mucus is coming.
    feeling headache & facial tension.
    sir please same me because i am too nervous & afraid about these.

    please save me.

  13. Margarita Head says:

    Hello my head is congested I served in very cold water for up to six hours yesterday. My head was very cold and now my sinuses are inflamed and have constant drainage . I’ve used Alkalol
    Nasal wash, Humidifier with hydrogen peroxide ,
    oregano oil steam. Which homeopathic product could I use to clear this up quickly I have to take a flight tomorrow thank you for your help

  14. MD Shoaib Alam says:

    Hi sir,
    I am suffering sinusitis last one year and many medicine consumed but result is zero. So, can you please describe dose of Kali bichrome.

    • Zia us Shams says:

      I am 62 years old, living in canada. Had sinus problem since my child hood. I have normally blocked nose. Right side is more blocke. Taking breath is problem nothing come out from nose. Dripping on throat. Tonsil problem was also since child hood. Normally take homeo treatment
      What medicine would you suggest for blocked nose.

      • farah shamshad says:

        i ve been suffering from sinusitus since childhood my age is 58 theres no nasal discharge only nose is blocked as nasal lining is thickened so nasal passage is very very narrow ears also blocked all d time as mucous has collected in d ear theres slight pain in throat i m very sensitive to cold air n cold water
        theres mild mucosal thickening in right frontal sinus n left sphenoid sinus n bilateral maxillary antrum n bilateral middle ethmoid pl suggest some good homeopathic medicine

  15. Dear Dr Sharma
    I have sinus staph infection in right maxillary cavity.
    They say it is in the root of my back 2 teeth on the right side, upper jaw. I have tried Pulsatilla and Kali Mur. Also Hepar Sulph. It has a thick green mucous discharge which smells . Do you have a better recommendation?
    Thank you for your help.
    Vida

  16. Mohammad Asif malik says:

    I have sinusitis problem last 2 year .some times it’s ok but after some time its same . So my question is Bilateral frontal sinusitis permanently treatment done without surgery.

  17. Dr. Sharma,
    I am desperate at this time. I am 60+ years and have been dealing with sinusitis since my 20’s. I’m a vocalist (singer) and the post nasal drip has gotten so bad it’s impossible to get the mucus off my vocal cords in able to have a clear singing voice.

    Please response to let me know how to remedy this. Do I need all these items?

  18. Dear Dr. Sharma,
    How are these natural substances taken? Does one make a tea and drink it? Are they used to make a nasal irrigation?
    Thank you for your help.
    Kind regards,
    Carl

  19. Anushka says:

    Hi,
    I am Anushka. My right eyebrow and eight eye and below right eye have pain. Sometimes Even pain in left eye, eyebrow and under eye too. Even below both the ears there is swelling. My entire face is swelling. Doctor confirm sinus. Had antibiotics for last 10 days still not feeling good.
    Can you help me in homeopathic medicines.
    Thanks

  20. Nancy Haas says:

    Dr. Dharma,
    I I am a 60 year old female who has suffered from sinusitis pretty much all my life. I have tried ear nose and throat specialist and I would like to take a more natural route. The current situation is I wake up almost every day with a sinus headache, nasal blockage. My other symptoms include but are not necessarily every day,(or I don’t notice them every day)sinus drainage, ear pain, tiredness, throat clearing. The two symptoms that bother me the most are the nasal blockage and sinus headache. I know that atmosphere plays a big part in this and I do work in a filthy warehouse. I can’t do anything about that right now but I would love to find a natural remedy to help me deal with this. Oh before I forget I have been having some vision issues that I suspect are related to this pressure on my sinuses this morning when I woke up with a pretty significant headache my vision seem to be acting up like seeing floaters. At the time of writing to you it’s been a few hours and I no longer am seeing floaters. Can you recommend a natural remedy or can you suggest any homeopathic doctors in my area? I live in North Richland Hills Texas, 76180.

    P.S. single income, so money is a factor

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