Sinusitis is an extremely unpleasant disease that gives any person a lot of discomfort. Every patient wants to get rid of him, and in fact, this can be done very simply using completely affordable means. One of such natural, effective improvised medicines is deservedly considered a healing plant - Kalanchoe.
Such a tool has a huge number of useful properties that allow you to eliminate sinusitis in the shortest possible time. True, in order to achieve a positive result, it is very important to observe a number of rules and recommendations, which you will learn about from this article.
Useful properties of the plant
Kalanchoe is highly regarded not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. It is its extract that is often used as the basis for the production of various drugs.
Kalanchoe contains a large number of valuable trace elements and substances that can be successfully used for the treatment of surgical, dermatological and dental pathologies. Its extract acts as a natural stimulant, which not only stops the inflammatory process and inhibits the work of all kinds of bacteria, but also contributes to the accelerated healing of damaged tissues.
In general, several medicinal properties of Kalanchoe juice with sinusitis can be distinguished. It has the following effect:
- bactericidal;
- antiviral;
- hemostatic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- tonic;
- immunostimulating;
- regenerative.
This plant has long been used to solve a wide range of problems: erosion, partial necrosis, burns, purulent wounds, boils, ulcers.
Mechanism of action
The use of Kalanchoe from sinusitis can reduce the number of viruses and bacteria in the nose, as well as eliminate inflammation in the area of the maxillary sinuses, which is considered the main cause of the disease. The juice of this plant affects the nerve endings of the mucous membrane, provoking sneezing. As a result, the mucus acquires a more fluid consistency. Capturing the existing pus and bacteria, it leaves the inflamed sinuses and leaves the nasal canals in a natural way. The normal flow of air into the nasopharynx is stabilized, which leads to a gradual slowdown, and then the complete cessation of purulent processes.
The effectiveness of Kalanchoe juice is expressed in the narrowing of blood vessels and a decrease in swelling of the nasal mucosa. Gradually, congestion disappears, normal breathing normalizes. Kalanchoe with sinusitis promotes the healing of injured areas. In addition, the juice of this plant enhances local immunity, which prevents the development of relapses of the disease.
Useful components
The high effectiveness of Kalanchoe is due to its combined composition. This plant contains many useful ingredients:
- citric, malic and oxalic acid - inhibit bacteria, prevent the development and spread of purulent processes;
- tannins - destroy pathogenic microflora;
- calcium, iron, magnesium - take part in redox processes;
- Vitamin C - contributes to the rapid regeneration of injured tissues and the elimination of free radicals, participates in hematopoiesis;
- enzymes and bioflavonoids - stabilizes metabolism.
Finished drops
If it is necessary to apply Kalanchoe juice for sinusitis, the remedy can be found in every pharmacy. Instructions for use are proposed for the preparations, which describe in detail not only the scope of use, but also the rules.
About half an hour before instillation, the product should be removed from the refrigerator and left in a warm room. To prepare applications, the drops must be heated to 37-40 degrees. It is recommended to mix the drug in equal proportions with onion juice or plain water. With the prepared product, it is necessary to moisten the cotton turunds and place them in the nostrils.
But it is worth saying that Kalanchoe juice, made with one's own hand, is considered more effective for sinusitis. Self-prepared remedy provokes sneezing, which actually contributes to the release of mucus from the nose.
Raw material preparation
The first thing to say is that taking the first Kalanchoe that comes to hand is not worth it. At home, several varieties of this plant are grown: cirrus, behara, sprouting, felt, paniculata, dissected, marble, large-flowered, loose, tubular, etc. But for the treatment of sinusitis, Kalanchoe, cirrus and Degremon are most often used. It is these species that have shown their beneficial properties in medicine and have proven themselves in the treatment of pathologies of the nasopharynx.
The most popular species among domestic housewives is Degremon. Moreover, many do not even suspect that there is a medicinal plant on the windowsill that can relieve many problems. Such a plant has fleshy, slightly pointed leaves. The peculiarity of such a Kalanchoe lies in the numerous miniature rosettes-processes along the edges. It is thanks to them that the plant reproduces with ease.
Base manufacture
So, how to make the healing juice of Kalanchoe with sinusitis with your own hands? The recipe for this remedy is actually extremely simple:
- Choose a plant older than three years;
- carefully cut off part of the stem and several lower leaves;
- send the raw materials in the refrigerator for a week;
- wash the leaves thoroughly;
- put the plant in a mortar and grind it to the state of gruel with a pestle;
- squeeze the resulting juice, using several layers of gauze;
- send the medicine bottle to the cold for another 2 days;
- again pass through cheesecloth.
You can store such a medicine for no longer than a day. Immediately before use, it should be warmed to room temperature.
How to use Kalanchoe with sinusitis
You can use this tool in the form of drops, therapeutic mixtures, ointments, alcohol tinctures or broth. But nevertheless, it is most often used precisely the Kalanchoe juice for sinusitis.
Usually, it is recommended to dilute it with water. If the components are taken in equal proportions, the product should be dripped three times a day. If weaker solutions are used, the procedure can be made more regular. With advanced forms of sinusitis, you can use the juice in its pure form. The course of therapy with any of the described means can be a maximum of a week.
For the treatment of young children, including infants, the most delicate form is used - a decoction. To prepare it, Kalanchoe leaves need to be poured with a glass of water, brought to a boil, then removed from the stove and let it brew for an hour. The cooled tool is recommended to be instilled into the nose of babies three times a day.
To prepare a therapeutic ointment, the plant juice must be mixed with petroleum jelly, lanolin, Levomekol or Vishnevsky ointment. The resulting product must be applied to the turunds and placed in the nose for 10-15 minutes.
Alcohol tincture
To prepare this remedy, Kalanchoe juice should be diluted with alcohol in proportions of 20 to 1. You can use the medicine in different ways:
- Dilute the infusion with water in a ratio of 1: 1. Dig a remedy from Kalanchoe in the nose with sinusitis should be three times a day. The course of therapy can last 7-10 days.
- Add a tablespoon of tincture to 150 ml of warm water. With this tool, you need to thoroughly rinse the nostrils 3 times during the day.
- Dampen a cotton pad or gauze in tincture and place it on the nose bridge.
Reviews of Kalanchoe with sinusitis
This plant is very popular today in the treatment of various diseases, so there are a lot of responses about it. Moreover, almost all users respond positively to the properties of Kalanchoe. With sinusitis, this remedy is one of the best. Most often, patients focus on several advantages:
- ideal for treating young children who still do not know how to blow their nose;
- perfect for sneezing for too long, brings almost instant relief;
- is a completely affordable and safe tool with a minimum list of contraindications;
- significantly accelerates the healing process with sinusitis, for example, even a single application may be enough for a child.
Negative reviews of Kalanchoe with sinusitis are very few, but still they are. The main disadvantages of herbal medicine users include:
- side effect in the form of vomiting;
- the possibility of developing edema of the mucous membrane against the background of allergies;
- severe sneezing entails a load on the abdominal muscles, which is contraindicated in pregnant women and can even provoke a miscarriage.