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Green Earth :: Sinus products
Sinus congestion is one of the health problems I talk to a lot of people about. The first treatment I always suggest is the traditional Chinese herbal remedy called Bi Yan Pian. It is a combination of herbs that “cools” the sinus tissues, reducing inflammation and swelling to allow for proper drainage of the sinuses. In my experience of 25 years with this product I’ve found very few people who don’t get good results. The herbs in the formula are xanthium fruit, magnolia flower, chrysanthemum flower, angelica root, ledebourislla root, schizonepeta flower, anemarrhena root and platycodon root – no antihistamines or decongestants!
Another traditional treatment for sinus congestion is the neti pot. A salt and water solution (1/4 tsp salt per cup of warm tap water) is mixed in a ceramic or plastic pot to be “poured” into one nostril, making its way through your nasal passage and out of the other nostril. This process helps to flush out the excess mucus that builds up in your sinuses. Neti Wash Plus can be added to the solution to help clear out infection. It consists of zinc acetate, goldenseal root, phellodendron bark, barberry root bark, coptis root, and grapefruit seed extract in glycerin and water.
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