Numerous herbs may be helpful for reducing sinus pain, or sinusitis. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), sinusitis, or sinus infection, is a painful condition in which your sinuses -- air-filled spaces within the bones of your face and skull -- become inflamed. About 31 million Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis. Before taking herbs for your sinusitis, talk with your doctor about possible side effects and proper dosage.
Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a herb that may be helpful for reducing your sinus pain. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), goldenrod, also known as Solidago canadensis or Solidago virgaurea, is a perennial plant that often grows along roadsides and in open fields. Goldenrod is native to Europe, but it now grows in Asia, the Azores and both North and South America. The aerial parts of the plant, in bud stage, are used medicinally to treat numerous health problems, including sinus pain. Dr. Sharol Tilgner, a naturopathic physician and author of the book "Herbal Medicine fom the Heart of the Earth," states that goldenrod is an astringent, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic that may be effective for treating sinusitis, influenza, bronchitis, tonsillitis and allergies. Before taking goldenrod to treat your sinus pain, talk with your doctor about possible side effects and proper dosage.
Red Root
Red root is a herb that may be beneficial for treating your sinus pain. Botanical.com states that red root, also known as Ceanothus Americanus or New Jersey tea, is a half-hardy shrub that grows to a height of 4 or 5 feet. Red root has downy leaves and stems and small white flowers. The plant takes its name from its large red roots. The roots are used medicinally to treat numerous health problems, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, whooping cough and dysentery. According to Tilgner, red root is an astringent, lymphagogue and expectorant that may be effective for sinusitis, lymphatic, splenic and liver congestion, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis and mononucleosis. Red root is best for subacute or chronic, or long-standing, conditions. Before taking red root for your sinus pain, talk with your doctor about possible side effects and proper dosage.
Elecampane
Elecampane is a herb that may be effective for treating your sinus pain. According to Botanical.com, elecampane, also known as Inula helenium, grows throughout England, usually in damp pastures and shady soil. It has been used for hundreds of years as a medicinal plant. The root of the plant is used medicinally. Tilgner states that elecampane is an antiseptic, expectorant, diaphoretic, bitter tonic, carminative, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic. It helps strengthen and cleanse your respiratory tract mucus membranes, and it may be effective for numerous health problems, including sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, tuberculosis, silicosis, asthma and emphysema. According to Tilgner, heavy doses of elecampane may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Before taking elecampane to treat your sinus pain, talk with your doctor about possible side effects and proper dosage.
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