Herbal Formulas for Sinusitis Relief - safety & efficacy
In Traditional East Asian Medicine there are two properties in herbs used for sinus inflammation and infection that are contraindicated and DANGEROUS for many people. It is of VITAL importance that you seek the advice of a licensed herbalist prior to starting any herbal intervention.
The two properties that are EFFECTIVE but must be applied with caution are:
anti-mucolytic (drying property)
anti-biotic / anti-microbial (cold property)
Generally speaking, these types of herbs must be avoided by Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women; those taking certain medications; cancer patients; and many other conditions.
These herbs have been used for thousands of years and are known to be effective. In fact, many prescription drugs are derived from these herbs. Misuse of herbs and improper prescriptions have consequences including death and government oversight (banning and restricting use). So, please use this medicine wisely and judiciously so that it can be available with ease for generations to come.
WHY IS THE GUIDANCE OF AN HERBALIST IMPORTANT?
The process of identifying correct herbs for a condition can be complex. A Licensed Herbalist and Practitioner of East Asian Medicine will consider your whole health to understand if the condition and symptoms are the result of an imbalance that is INTERNAL or EXTERNAL. We seek to discover if the symptom is due to the body being deficient and needing a supportive approach? Or, is the symptom due to the body being attacked by an “external pathogen” ? In this case one would use an approach that would purge, reduce, excrete etc? Sometimes it is a combination of both and in this case the herbal approach may require a custom formulation or a combination of formulas.
Another imbalance herbalists consider is whether the condition is HOT or COLD. Inflammation is generally considered a HOT condition - think of red, hot and swollen tissues. To treat this condition, cold herbs are used. Viruses are generally considered a COLD pathogen and to treat this condition warming herbs are used. But what if your body is fighting a virus (cold) and is suffering from inflammation (hot)? Ask an herbalist.
Other considerations include: Are the symptoms due to EXCESS or DEFICIENCY? Are the symptoms in the UPPER, MIDDLE, or LOWER body?
See? It can be quite involved.
The following information is not to be used without the guidance of a medical professional or herbalist and is offered for educational purposes only.
Always use PRACTITIONER GRADE HERBAL FORMULAS & TEAS purchased from a Licensed Practitioner. Practitioner grade formulas are tested for safety and efficacy. Never purchase formulas on Amazon or other online platforms as efficacy and safety is low.
“Qing Bi Tang” or “Clear the Nose Decoction” is an ancient formulation used for symptoms like:
Nasal discharge
Nasal congestion
Sinus pain
Frontal headache
Infection or inflammation of the sinuses
“Cang Er Zi San” or “Xanthium Formula” is an ancient formulation used for symptoms like:
Sneezing
Nasal Discharge
Itching eyes and nose
Red, swollen conjunctiva
Edema and vasodiation of the nasal mucus membrane
Maybe nasal obstruction
Continuous or sustained nasal congestion
Transient, declining sense of smell or loss of sense of smell
Generally severe frontal, maxillary or temporal headache
“Bu Fei Tang” or “Tonify the Lungs Decoction” is an ancient formulation used for symptoms like:
Chronic discharge of copious thin white or sticky mucus which does not smell (even though the patient may perceive it to)
Chronic variable and intermittent nasal and sinus congestion or
It may be worse when lying down or at night and better during the day
Pale, swollen mucous membranes
Variable and transient sense of smell or
Permanent loss of sense of smell
Dull or thick headache with dizziness
Easily catches cold
Heavy-headedness
Dizziness or Shortness of breath
Fatigue & weakness
Spontaneous sweating
Waxy, pale complexion
“Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang” or “Tonify the Middle Formula” is an ancient formulation used for symptoms like:
Chronic discharge of copious thin white or sticky mucus
Chronic variable and intermittent nasal and sinus congestion or
It may be worse when lying down or at night and better during the day
Pale, swollen mucous membranes
Permanent or transient loss of sense of smell or
Headache
Acid Reflux
Obesity
Colitis
Hernias
Dizziness
Fatigue
Spontaneous sweating
Waxy, pale complexion
THERE ARE DOZENS MORE FORMULAS THAT COULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CONDITION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN USING HERBAL MEDICINE TO TREAT YOUR CONDITION, I’M HAPPY TO ASSIST: