Below are 10 natural home remedies to relieve a stuffy blocked nose.
Garlic
Garlic is an effective remedy for a blocked nose. Its antiviral and anti-fungal properties help fight respiratory infections and clear nasal pathways.
Boil 3 garlic cloves in a cup of water, and add one-half spoon of turmeric powder in the mixture. Drink the mixture 2-3 times a day, add honey for taste and flavor. Eat raw garlic cloves too for a stronger effect.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar clears up a stuffy nose quickly because it helps break up mucus. Rich in nutrients, apple cider vinegar is good for overall health and immunity.
Mix two spoons of apple cider vinegar with one spoon of honey and one cup of warm water. Drink and repeat this 2-3 times daily for a few days until you feel well.
Steam Inhalation
Steam inhalation is a popular natural home remedy to relieve a blocked nose.
Add 2-3 drops of peppermint into a bowl of boiling water. Make sure to put the bowl on a stable surface where you can lean over it. Put a towel over your head and inhale the steam.
Note: Steam inhalation is generally not recommended for younger children because of a risk of scalding. It is not suitable for pregnant women and for those who suffer from high blood pressure, heart condition and central nervous system disorders.
Nasal Irrigation
Putting a saline solution in the nose treats nasal congestion. It clears the mucus. Add one spoon of salt in 2 cups of distilled water. Use a neti pot and nasal irrigation kit and squirt this nasal solution through your nose. Do this 1-2 times a day for a few days.
Note: Use only distilled or boiled water and clean the irrigation device after every wash.
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Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus oil has decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties that help ease nasal congestion. Add 2-3 drops of Eucalyptus oil on a fresh towel and inhale the fragrance 3-4 times a day. Put a few drops of this oil on your pillow and inhale the aroma while sleeping.
Warm Water
Warm water is very important to clean the mucus in the nose. Warm water keeps the nasal passage moisturized. Clear the mucous 4-5 times a day and then clean your nose with warm water and a fresh cotton towel.
A warm shower helps. An alternative for a shower is to dip a cloth in warm water and keep it on the face for 10-15 minutes. Repeat this process 3-4 times a day.
Herbal Tea
Hot herbal tea breaks the mucus that clogs the nasal passage. The herbal property present in tea helps expel toxic substances from our body. Drink your favorite herbal tea twice a day. Peppermint tea is one of the most effective teas for a blocked nose.
Black Pepper
Black pepper is very useful for blocked sinus and nasal congestion. Black pepper causes sneezing that clears the mucus. Take black pepper on your palm and put sesame oil drops in it. Apply this mixture into your nose using a finger. Inhale it with a deep breath.
This will cause sneezing and clear out the nose if you are up for it!
Spicy Tomato Tea
Spicy tomato tea speeds up the flow of mucus through the nasal passage and is a good remedy for nasal congestion.
Boil 1 cup of tomato juice along with one spoon of garlic, one spoon of lemon juice and one pinch of salt. Drink this warm spicy tomato tea slowly. Add some spices like ginger, garlic, onion, and red chili to make the drink extra spicy!
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds have anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure nasal congestion. Moreover, fenugreek seed tea provides heat and moisture to our body which breaks the mucus.
Mix 2 spoons of crushed fenugreek seeds in a cup of water. Boil it and then strain the mixture. Drink it when it is still warm. Do this 3 times a day until you recover.
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