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Sinusitis
Aromatherapy
Chamomile Germanits high azulene content makes this oil an effective anti-inflammatory, plus it is antibacterial, antiseptic, and disinfectant.
 
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Eucalyptusa cooling and soothing anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibiotic, and analgesic oil.
Geraniumantiseptic, astringent, and sedative; helps shrink and calm inflamed sinuses.
Rosemaryastringent, antiseptic, helps shrink sinuses and promote drainage.
Homeopathy
Arsenicumfor throbbing and burning pains in the sinuses, sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting; give if child feels better lying down with head raised on pillows and exposed to cool air.
Hepar sulphuris
for yellow or yellow-green nasal discharge.
Kali bichromicum
for thick, stringy white nasal discharge; administer if child feels better with warmth.
Mercuriusfor a stuffy nose that isn't getting better, with thick, green, acrid, offensive-smelling nasal discharge.
Pulsatillafor thick yellow or green nasal discharge; head pain that worsens when lying down; child also may have digestive problems.
Herbal Medicine
Echinacea and goldenseal combination (use for one week, then goldenseal alone can be used)antiviral echinacea and antibacterial goldenseal both stimulate the immune response; goldenseal also soothes mucus membranes.
Garlicantibacterial herb.
Supplements
Brewer's yeastsource of B vitamins and trace minerals.
Vitamin Cboosts immune function.
Quercetina bioflavonoid with antihistamine activity.

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