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Nasal congestion

Respiratory system / Upper respiratory system

Also known as: Rhinitis

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Cayenne RatingRatingRating

    Cayenne reduces nasal stuffiness. Take 1.5-3.0 g of cayenne daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Wild Indigo RatingRatingRating

    Wild indigo is an anticatarrhal, promotes mucus elimination and alleviates other symptoms. Take wild indigo daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Boneset RatingRating

    Boneset is a decongestant; reduces and relieves nasal congestion. Take 3-6 g of boneset daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Yellow dock RatingRating

    Yellow dock is an astringent; reduces secretions and nasal congestion. Take 1-4 g of dried yellow dock root daily, in divided doses, in tea or capsule form, for many weeks.

  • Flax seed Rating

    Flax seed is an anticatarrhal and decongestant; promotes mucus elimination and reduces and relieves congestion. Take 25-50 g of crushed flax seed daily, in divided doses, with a glass of water, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Eucalyptus oil RatingRatingRatingRating

    Eucalyptus oil is an antibacterial; fights infection; reduces nasal stuffiness. Use eucalyptus oil, many times daily, as inhalation.

  • Peppermint oil RatingRating

    Peppermint oil reduces nasal stuffiness. Use peppermint oil by inhalation as needed.

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