7 best home remedies for a stuffy nose

7 Best Home Remedies for a Stuffy Nose

A stuffy nose can be annoying as well as uncomfortable.

It is common belief that a stuffy nose is a result of excessive mucus in the nasal passages. But, in reality, it is due to inflamed blood vessels in the sinuses, which can be due to a common cold, allergies or the flu. Sometimes it is also caused by a sinus infection.

Here are the best home remedies for a stuffy nose 1. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR One of the best remedies for a stuffy nose is apple cider vinegar.  Mix 2 tablespoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of raw honey in a cup of warm water. Drink this tonic twice daily.  Mix together ½ cup each of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and water.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the stove. Put a towel over your head and inhale the steam for 3 to 5 minutes with your mouth and eyes closed. Repeat a few times a day.

2. STEAM INHALATION  Fill a pan with water, heat it until it boils and then turn the heat off.  Optionally, add a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus essential oil to the hot water  Put a towel over your head and lean over the pan so that no steam escapes.  Slowly breathe in and out, inhaling the steam for a few minutes.  Do this 2 to 4 times a day.

Note: This remedy is not suitable for children younger than 12 years, pregnant women and those suffering from high blood pressure, a heart condition or a central nervous system disorder.

3. WARM COMPRESS    

Soak a towel in a bowl of hot water.

Squeeze the excess water out of the towel.

Fold it and place it over your nose and forehead.

Repeat as often as necessary.

4. CAYENNE PEPPER  Pour ¼ cup of lemon juice and ¼ cup of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar into a pot and allow it to simmer. Stir in ¼ to ½ teaspoon each of cayenne pepper and powdered ginger. Finally, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of raw, organic honey and mix thoroughly. Store the mixture in a jar. Have 1 to 2 tablespoons of it daily as needed.  You can also add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder to a cup of boiling water. Sip a cup of this tea a few times a day.

You can also sprinkle cayenne pepper on your favourite meals.

5. GARLIC  Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add 2 to 4 garlic cloves to the boiling water and let them simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and give it a good stir. You can also add a little black pepper powder to it. Have this soup 1 or 2 times daily.  Alternatively, make a paste of 3 to 5 garlic cloves, add 2 teaspoons of raw honey to it and have it 2 or 3 times a day.  Including fresh garlic cloves in your cooking can also help relieve stuffiness and discomfort.

6. GINGER  Add 1 teaspoon of freshly sliced or grated ginger to 2 cups of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer it over low heat for 10 minutes. Consume 1 cup of this solution while it is still warm and eat the ginger slices. In the remaining water, soak a washcloth and apply it over your nose and forehead while lying down with your head elevated by a pillow. Do this twice daily.  Alternatively, mix together 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and 1 teaspoon each of fresh lemon juice and raw honey. Have it 2 or 3 times a day.

7. MASSAGE THERAPY

 Warm some mustard oil or olive oil.  Sit in a semi-reclining position and apply the oil on your nose.  Using your left thumb and index finger, apply slight pressure on the area next to the inner eyes on both sides of your nose, bridge of the nose and around the cheekbones for about 20 seconds.  Then release the pressure.  Repeat the cycle 5 to 7 times.  Follow this process several times daily.

Note: When performing this massage make sure you are breathing through your mouth, not your nose.

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