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Sinusitis - Supplements
Breathing is less of a chore when air can flow freely through your nasal passages. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Rule out allergies
Make an appointment with an allergist, who can help determine if your sinusitis is allergy-related
- Discover the benefits of bromelain
Try taking 3,000 MCU of this enzyme, derived from pineapple, three times a day for relief from acute sinusitis
- Try nasal irrigation
Prepare a warm, salt-water solution in a special ceramic pot known as a “neti lota” pot and pour it through your nose to relieve your sinuses
Also indexed as:
- sinus infection,
- sinus infections,
- sinusitis
About this treatment
What Are "Star" Ratings?
Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support.
Our proprietary “Star-Rating” system was developed to help you easily understand the amount of scientific support behind each supplement in relation to a specific health condition. While there is no way to predict whether a vitamin, mineral, or herb will successfully treat or prevent associated health conditions, our unique ratings tell you how well these supplements are understood by the medical community, and whether studies have found them to be effective for other people.
For over a decade, our team has combed through thousands of research articles published in reputable journals. To help you make educated decisions, and to better understand controversial or confusing supplements, our medical experts have digested the science into these three easy-to-follow ratings. We hope this provides you with a helpful resource to make informed decisions towards your health and well-being.
| Supplement | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Bromelain | 3,000 MCU three times per day | Bromelain, an enzyme derived from pineapple, appears to relieve symptoms of acute sinusitis. |
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| Supplement | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Cineole | Take an amount containing 200 mg of cineole three times daily | The main ingredient of eucalyptus oil, cineole, may help speed the healing of acute sinusitis. |
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| Supplement | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Eucalyptus | Refer to label instructions | Eucalyptus oil is often used in a steam inhalation to help clear nasal and sinus congestion. It acts on receptors in the nasal mucous membranes, leading to less stuffiness. |
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| Supplement | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Gentian Root, Primrose Flowers, Sorrel Herb, Elder Flowers, and European Vervain | Refer to label instructions | An herbal combination of gentian root, primrose flowers, sorrel herb, elder flowers, and European vervain has been found to help promote mucus drainage from the sinuses. |
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| Supplement | Amount | Why |
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Horseradish | Refer to label instructions | Horseradish is an herb used traditionally as a mucus-dissolver. |
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| Supplement | Amount | Why |
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Vitamin C | 2,000 mg per day of hydroxyethylrutosides | In one study, vitamin C supplementation reduced levels of histamine, which contributes to nasal and sinus congestion, in people with either high histamine levels or low vitamin C levels. |
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| Supplement | Amount | Why |
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Wood Betony | 900 mg per day of diosmin and 100 mg per day of hesperidin | Wood betony is used in traditional European herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory remedy for people with sinusitis. |
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Last Review: 05-11-2011
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