Aromatherapy Treatment for Catarrh
Where there is a lot of nasal congestion a steam inhalation with essential oils can be instantly effective in giving relief. In the short term Pepperment is excellent, especially combined with Encalytus and/ or Tea tree to loosen thicky mucus and fight any infection present. For longer term catarrhal problem try using oil using oil of Pine instead of Peppermint perhaps with Chamomile Lavender or Tea Tree.
Herbalism Treatment for Catarrh
Apart form using steam inhalations for temporary relief either with oils as described above or using a handful each of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globus) leaves and Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) flowere to1 litre (1 ¾ pt/4c ups) of boiling water catarrh can often be bery successfully treated with infusions of the following Catmint (Nepeta cataia): helps to ease nasal congestion and improve the circulation through the nasal passage Elderflower (Ssmbucus nigra): has an anit- inflammatory effect,reducing swelling of the membrnces and easing mucus production. Golden Rod: (Solidagovirgaurea) loosens up thick phlegm while calming the breathing good if there is restlessness and problems with sleeping due to difficulty in breathing.
Homeopathy Treatment for Catarrh
Initially think of one of these remedies Arsen alb: for runing, watery catarrh with a dripping nose . Hydrastis: for a constant post nasal drip perhaps associated with blocked Eustachin tubes (connecting to the milddle ear) reating a little deafness Kalibich:where there is thick stringy mucus,which is diffucult to shift. Pulsatilla: in chronic cases where the catarrh varied at times from clear to a greenish-yellow colour. (Chamomilla recutita) leaves ina teapot and pour on boiling water Allow to infuse for 5 miutes strain and drink capful.
Naturopathy Treatment for Catarrh
Avoid all mucus forming foods especially milk and other dairy products and refined carbohydrates most breakfast of cerea and milk fall into this category as do pastries cakes and so on. Drinking warm fruit juices can often be helpful. If the catarrh tends to follow on from regular clock a daily supplement of Vitamin C, up to 500 mg in be taken for a while. Regular intake of garlic invaluable in building up resistance to respiratory infestions- ideally raw- and since the smell may stop other people coming near you so colds are harder to catch Actually the smelly oil is the most anti infective part of galic and 99 per cent of it is excreted out via the lungs so it works very strongly on the lungs respiratory system. Odourless garlic perles or capsules will also work although not an powerfully as the raw ingredient.
