Sinusitis

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; loosens the mucus; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-5 g (8,000-10,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Andrographis is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; reduces nasal stuffiness; alleviates symptoms, reduces duration and severity. Take 0.2--2.0 g of standardized andrographis extract daily, containing 5% of andrographolide, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Eucalyptus oil is an antibacterial; fights infection; reduces nasal stuffiness; reduces duration and severity. Take eucalyptus oil daily, containing 400-600 mg of cineole or 1-5 drops of eucalyptus oil, in divided doses, for many weeks or use it as a lozenge, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

N-Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic; helps to dissolve and eliminate mucus; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Desert parsley fights infection; fights virus; used for treatment. Take desert parsley daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Horseradish loosens the mucus; promotes mucus elimination. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Quercetin is an anti-inflammatory and antiallergic; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms, reduces duration and severity. Take 0.5-1.5 g of quercetin daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

Xylitol is an antibacterial; fights infection; used for prevention and treatment. Use 4-10 g of xylitol containing chewing gum or other forms of xylitol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Zinc is an anti-infectious, an anti-inflammatory and an immune enhancer; reduces sinus infection and inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks. As suggested on the label.