Often people feel congested nose, heavy head, sinus blockage
and irritation, feeling a heavy head and congested nose is something that
everyone of us have experienced once or more. It is a problem that not only disturbs
your physical wellness but also causes problems for your working capability as
well. No one can concentrate on work, study or anything if suffering with a
heavy head or head congestion. There are pretty large numbers of viruses,
bacteria and other micro-organism around us which we can’t see through our bare
eyes, some of these bacteria and viruses gets active in certain conditions and infects
us. One of these unseen micro-organisms is a virus that infects our nasal
cavity and causes head congestion or heavy head. The nasal cavity when infected
by virus gets congested as a result of swelling and makes breathing heavy. A
person can experience a variety of symptoms when catches head congestion, some
common symptoms of head congestion includes heavy head, itchiness, irritation,
headache, flue, throat soreness, cough, breathing problem and congested nose
and pain in the nasal cavity.
As mentioned above, viruses and bacteria gets active with
certain conditions or triggers, these certain condition or triggers are known
as causes or reason. There are varieties of reasons that may trigger head
congestion, some common causes of head congestion includes pollution, sudden
change in environment, depression, alcoholism, smoking, tobacco consumption,
allergies, sinus problem, pollens and some chronic disease. Moreover, pregnancy
and direct contact with chemicals may also cause head congestion as well. In
general head congestion does not poses any serious threat to our health and can
be treated easily however, it may lead to serious problems if not taken care
of. There are various types of home and herbal remedies that you can use to
treat head congestion apart from the general medicines. Some of effective herbal remedies for the
treatment of head congestion are mentioned below.
Turmeric
Turmeric is an effective home remedies for a variety of minor
health disorders especially in skin related problems and nasal infections. Head
congestion is a type of nasal infection and therefore turmeric is capable of
treating it effectively. Loaded with a wide range of medicinal capabilities
such as anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial, turmeric
not only effectively cure head congestion but also boosts immune system of the
body as well. The best way to use turmeric for head congestion is to take it
with warm milk twice daily; moreover, consuming raw turmeric with honey is also
good.
Garlic
Garlic is capable of
curing most of the minor health problems including head congestion. The reason
behind it is the medicinal capabilities of garlic that includes antifungal,
antiviral and antibacterial properties. Another good thing with garlic is that you
can find it very easy in obtaining as well as using. For head congestion or
sinus congestion eat 1-2 raw garlic cloves twice daily to get relief, moreover
add it in your food preparation. You can also buy its capsule from your local
grocery store as well.
Basil
With its wide range of medicinal and religious uses basil
sometimes termed as holy basil as well. The medicinal properties like
anti-inflammatory, ant-allergic, antiviral and antibacterial found in basil
makes it an effective home remedy for treating minor health disorders such as
head congestion, skin problems, oral infections, nausea, headache, flu and many
other similar problems. In head congestion, consuming basil tea two times a day
is very effective in getting quick relief; moreover taking steam with basil oil
is also good in head congestion as well.
Eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus oil is another useful remedy for the treatment of
head congestion. Similar to other essential oil, it contains a variety of
medicinal properties along with aromatic smell that makes it perfect for
clearing the nasal passage and relieving head congestion. For using eucalyptus
oil, pour few drops of it into a bowl of boiling water for taking steam. Repeat
the procedure twice daily to get quick relief from head congestion.
Black Pepper
Black paper contains antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties along with many other useful
compound and minerals. Black pepper is also rich in magnesium and iron in
addition it is also a rich source of vitamin K and C as well. Loaded with so
many amazing medicinal capabilities, black pepper serves in treating wide array
of minor health problems such as nasal or head congestion, liver and heart
problems, asthma, muscular cramps, sinusitis, flu, cough, headache and even
cancer as well. For getting relief from head congestion, consume meshed black
pepper along with honey two times a day, in addition, you can add black pepper
into your daily food preparation as well.
Cardamom
Similar to eucalyptus oil, cardamom oil poses effective
decongestant and soothing capability. Using cardamom oil is similar to that of
eucalyptus oil, add few drops of it into boiling water to take steam, use this
method twice daily for getting quick relief from sinus congestion.
Peppermint
For relieving head congestion or nasal congestion, peppermint
is considered as one of the best home remedies due to its soothing and aromatic
effect. The main compound of peppermint is mentha or menthol which contains
nerve soothing capability and therefore very effective in treating cough, cold,
nasal congestion and other similar problems. Using peppermint or mint is quite
simple, prepare its tea by using mint leaves and drink it two times a day.
Another method for using mint is to use its oil for taking steams or pour few
drops of mint oil in your bathing water to have a calming bath.
Ginger
Ginger is one of the most versatile home remedies that can be
used for varieties of purposes in verities of ways. Ginger is a commonly found
kitchen item in most part of the world, in Asia it is an essential part of
daily food preparation. Ginger contains antibacterial, antifungal and
anti-inflammatory properties which make it an effective remedy for treating
head congestion, cold & flue, nausea, bronchitis, migraine and other
similar health problems. To get rid of head congestion, drink ginger tea 2-3
times a day moreover you can eat it raw with honey as well.
Other useful Remedies for Head Congestion:
· Cinnamon
·
Camphor
·
Onion
·
Juniper
·
Apple
Cider Vinegar
·
Parsley
·
Anise
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