Rhinitis is a mucosal inflammation syndrome. It is accompanied by unpleasant symptoms, the intensity of the manifestation of which depends on the severity of the disease. That is why many people seek to get rid of this disease as soon as possible. An excellent help in the fight against nasal congestion will be folk remedies. There are many of them.
The most effective folk remedies for treating rhinitis can eliminate unpleasant symptoms in two to three days without side effects. Others will only facilitate the manifestation of the disease, but will not contribute to a complete recovery. For a more effective fight against rhinitis, it is better to use several methods in combination.
More about the disease, causes
First of all, it is necessary to say a few words about the disease itself. The causes of rhinitis are many. That is why there are several types of the common cold. These include the following types of rhinitis:
- colds, which is a concomitant symptom of influenza, measles and other diseases of an infectious origin;
- chronic - occurs with prolonged mechanical and thermal effects;
- neurovegetative - arises as a result of the harmful effects of irritants: dust, harsh odors, temperature changes;
- infectious - manifests itself in gonorrhea, meningitis and acute respiratory viral infections;
- Allergic rhinitis in adults is difficult to treat with folk remedies.
Treatment of the common cold accompanying allergies requires completely different means. A lot of contraindications exist for the use of natural ingredients in eliminating the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. And treatment with folk remedies described below can only exacerbate the situation.
Common causes of the onset of the disease include:
- hypothermia;
- the effect of allergic factors;
- adenoids;
- poor environmental conditions, an abundance of exhaust gases;
- infections
- polyps and neoplasms in the nasal cavity;
- the ingress of foreign bodies into the nasal cavity, trauma;
- hormonal imbalance;
- congenital abnormalities of the respiratory organ.
To establish the exact cause of the disease, you must contact a medical institution.
The most effective folk remedies for the treatment of rhinitis
Often, not wanting to use traditional methods of treating a cold, people resort to using folk remedies. The number of such is huge, but not all of them have the same efficiency. Some are designed to completely get rid of rhinitis, while others are aimed at reducing the intensity of symptoms of a runny nose such as nasal congestion.
The most popular and popular are the following folk remedies:
- washing;
- rubbing the solution on the basis of laundry soap;
- taking medicinal tea;
- the use of ointments and decoctions;
- acupressure;
- the use of products based on natural ingredients.
Each of the listed ways to combat rhinitis has its own distinctive features, advantages and disadvantages. These methods are effective for quickly eliminating the symptoms of rhinitis. Treatment with folk remedies, like the use of pharmacy drugs, has essentially the same effect.
Rinse nose
This method is quite simple. It is necessary to draw fluid from the palm of one nostril, and pour it from the other nostril or from the mouth. For these purposes, you can use a special device or use dishes with a narrow nose.
After the procedure, it is necessary to remove the mucus from the nasal cavity. Relief of breathing occurs instantly. This folk remedy helps to cure a runny nose in one day.
For washing, you can use saline, which is sold in a pharmacy. For these purposes, water with food or sea salt is also suitable. Preparing the solution is simple. It is enough to dissolve one teaspoon of salt in a glass of water. Improving the healing properties will help the addition of tinctures of propolis, calendula or eucalyptus. Enough half a teaspoon.
For washing, a decoction based on beets is suitable. This method is suitable not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of rhinitis. It is enough to rinse your nose once a day to reduce the risk of a runny nose to a minimum. The method is so effective that it can help even in the treatment of sinusitis.
Home Remedies for the Treatment of the Common Cold
In the fight against rhinitis, ordinary household soap can help. It is necessary to lather finger abundantly, then lubricate the nose from the inside. Repeat the procedure at least three times a day. Soap can also be used to prepare solutions for washing.
Mustard is suitable for the treatment of the common cold. It is widely used in folk methods and recipes for the treatment of rhinitis. Mustard mustard is applied to the surface of the feet and secured with a cloth. You can pour the substance into socks or knee-high socks. You need to wear such products for two to three days. Mustard can be added to hot foot bath water.
Nose warming
Warming up the nose is no less effective , this method is time-tested. There are several ways to perform warming up.
- Using boiled eggs. Hot eggs must be wrapped in cloth and attached to the nose. Periodically, you need to twist the product, as it gradually cools. The procedure needs to be two to three times a day. One treatment session should last from three to five minutes. Stop warming up if there is a strong burning sensation.
- Salt can become an analogue of an egg. It must be heated in a frying pan, and then placed in a cloth. The bundle must be applied to the surface of the nose. It is very important to let the salt cool slightly. An ingredient that is too hot to burn can cause a burn.
- Iodine is a good and affordable remedy. It allows you to recover from a cold, eliminate the symptoms of a cold in the shortest possible time. It is enough to lubricate the wings of the nose and the area one centimeter above the eyebrows twice a day with iodine. Already after one or two applications, a miracle remedy eliminates nasal congestion.
Warming up at high temperature is not recommended.
Tea therapy for rhinitis
Tea treatment is quite effective. This method is useful not only to eliminate the symptoms of a cold, but also to strengthen the body's immune forces.
Among the many recipes for medicinal drinks, linden and currant teas are the most popular. A drink based on rose hips and peppermint is also beneficial for the body.
Stocks of linden inflorescences can be made independently or purchase ready-made fees at any pharmacy. One teaspoon of dry inflorescences must be filled with 200 ml of boiling water. After three to five minutes, the drink can be consumed. You need to drink medicinal tea at least twice a day. The most effective will be the use of a healing drink along with other alternative methods of treatment.
Easy to make and drink based on currants. Tea will help eliminate sneezing and runny nose. For cooking, you need to take 50 g of currant berries and carefully chop in a cup. Then it is necessary to fill the mixture with boiled water, cooled to a temperature of 45 degrees. The cooled drink should be taken two to three times a day.
In the fight against runny nose and nasal congestion, tea decoctions based on rosehip and mint will also help. The cooking method is approximately the same.
Ointments
An excellent remedy in the fight against rhinitis are therapeutic ointments based on natural ingredients. Making ointments is somewhat more difficult than teas and decoctions. However, the effect of their use is faster.
For cooking, you need to mix vegetable oil and honey. Add beeswax to the resulting mass, the resulting mass must be melted on a small fire. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. The resulting mass should have a uniform consistency.
Separately, you need to mix the mummy tablets (crushed or chopped) and streptocide with propolis. Pour the resulting mass with warm water and mix. Allow to cool slightly, then add the Kalanchoe juice. The last ingredient can be replaced with aloe extract. At the end, it is necessary to place the mixture of two containers in one common bowl and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. The ointment should not be too thin. Store the remedy in the refrigerator.
Ointment can rub your chest and nose two to three times a day. A remedy based on natural ingredients will instantly remove swelling and relieve concomitant symptoms, such as a cough, after several uses.
Decoctions and tinctures from a cold
Decoctions of herbs and inflorescences also quite effectively eliminate a runny nose. Treatment with such folk remedies quickly removes the unpleasant symptoms and discomfort associated with them.
You can prepare a decoction based on different components. One such healing ingredient is burdock. The plant will help not only to cope with rhinitis, but also in the fight against such a serious disease as sinusitis.
It is necessary to cut several roots of burdock. The crushed plant should be placed in a dark bottle and pour in sunflower oil. Enough 0.5 liters of oil. Close the bottle and place in a dark place. The medicine must be infused. This requires at least two weeks. After 14 days, you can begin to use folk remedies. Cotton swabs are moistened with the product and placed in the nose for 10-15 minutes. Repeat the procedure at least four to five times a day. Shake the bottle well before use.
In addition to burdock, rosehip, mint, a string of linden inflorescences, as well as chamomile with antiseptic properties, elecampane roots, etc. can be used as constituent components.
At home, you can also make snuff based on natural ingredients.
Acupressure for runny nose
Such folk treatments for the common cold, like acupressure and massage with warming ointments, get rid of rhinitis in just a few minutes. But there is one caveat. It is necessary to remember the location of special points or perform massage on the memo. Chaotic "poking" on the surface of the nose will not give the desired result, and in some cases it can even do harm.
The first point to be affected is located above the bridge of the nose at the level of the eyebrow line.
The next pair of symmetrically located points is located in the very center of the temporal zone. To obtain the effect, you must simultaneously click on these points.
A third pair of symmetrical points are located at the base of the nose. It is necessary to massage the areas very gently without unnecessary pressure.
The last point that will help in the fight against nasal congestion is located half a centimeter higher from the wings of the nose.
The effectiveness of the massage depends on the correct implementation of the pressing technique. Each point must be pressed and massaged for a minute. The pressure force should be medium. If pain occurs, immediately stop the massage. The direction of movement during the point manipulation does not matter.
Nasal drops
Using natural ingredients, you can prepare drops in the nose. Such a tool will be an excellent analogue to pharmaceutical preparations. The principle of preparation is simple. For the manufacture of folk remedies for rhinitis in the form of drops, beet juice, aloe juice and honey, as well as menthol oil, are suitable. High efficiency nasal drops based on Kalanchoe juice. A preparation made from garlic and carrot fluids will also help treat rhinitis.
Inhalation
Inhalations are one of the most effective ways to treat not only a cold, but also colds. The most popular way from childhood is inhalation over potatoes. Over time, this method has faded into the background, forgotten. However, some still use this disease control method. In addition to potatoes for inhalation at home, you can use many other components.
You can carry out inhalation with fir. To do this, add three to four drops of fir oil to a container with hot water. Covering your head with a towel, you must bend over the container and inhale the vapor. The procedure should be carried out two to three times a day until the symptoms of the common cold, including nasal congestion, completely disappear. The result will be noticeable after the first inhalation.
It is possible to carry out the treatment procedure using lavender and lemon oils. The algorithm of actions remains unchanged. The components can be mixed in any order. For the effectiveness of the procedure, this nuance is not important. One of the ingredients can be replaced with eucalyptus oil, tea tree or peppermint. An extract of any plant that has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects is suitable.
For inhalations, the well-known horseradish plant is suitable for everyone. It is necessary to grind the root of the plant and pour the resulting mass with boiling water. Then you need to bend over the container, cover your head with a towel or sheet and inhale the vapor.
It is strictly forbidden to carry out inhalation using these components to persons prone to allergic reactions. These funds can only aggravate the symptoms and treatment will not bring benefits, but only exacerbate the situation and cause an allergy attack.
In what cases can folk remedies not be used?
In some cases, the treatment of rhinitis with folk remedies at home is contraindicated.
- At elevated body temperature, it is forbidden to carry out warming, warming baths. You can not do a compress if the indicator is higher than the permissible norm. Even a slight increase in temperature can aggravate the situation.
- The above funds are not suitable for preventing purulent discharge from the nose and mucus, which has a specific green tint.
- A contraindication to the use of folk remedies is the presence in a person of a tendency to allergic reactions. It should also be understood that allergic rhinitis is not amenable to treatment in adults with folk remedies. On the contrary, some components of natural origin can increase the intensity of secretions.
- It is forbidden to carry out inhalation if blood is released along with mucus.
- It is contraindicated to carry out inhalation and warming up if a runny nose is a concomitant symptom of otitis media.
- Despite the widespread opinion of many people, it is not recommended to drip nose drops based on honey or breast milk. The first ingredient can be used as an additional, but not the main component.
In all other cases, the treatment of rhinitis with folk remedies is not contraindicated.
Conclusion
Rhinitis is a disease that is very common. Unpleasant symptoms of the disease worsen a person’s quality of life, as constant nasal congestion makes breathing difficult and disrupts the olfactory receptors. That is why it is very important to get rid of discomfort in a short time.
Effective are folk remedies for the treatment of rhinitis. They not only relieve nasal congestion and facilitate breathing, but also help strengthen the body's immune system. According to reviews, the treatment of allergic rhinitis with folk remedies is impossible. The disease has a different etiology. Treatment of allergic rhinitis in children with folk remedies is also impractical.
These are capable of being tested by time and by more than one generation of mothers and grandmothers. It is also worth noting that the most effective folk remedies described in the article are suitable for the treatment of vasomotor rhinitis. This disease has its own characteristics and differs from ordinary rhinitis in several ways. You can treat rhinitis in children with folk remedies.
However, before starting procedures using natural ingredients, it is still recommended to obtain the approval of the attending physician.