Chinese Herbs for Sinus Infections

Natural Chinese herbal remedies have been used for their healing purposes for thousands of years, according to Chinese-Herbs.org, and these herbs help treat various illnesses and diseases. Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, is one condition that can be treated with multiple Chinese herbs.

Xanthium Fruit

Xanthium fruit is a Chinese herb that alleviates sinus problems by helping to clear the nasal cavities. This herb has the best effect on a sinus infection if taken with the magnolia flower. Xanthium fruit also helps to alleviate pain from allergies, a runny nose, the common cold or other nasal disorders.

Magnolia Flower

The magnolia flower was traditionally used to clear the nasal passages, and it is used for the same purposes today. The common cold, headaches, nasal congestion and runny nose are the conditions treated by the magnolia flower, and it has the best effect if mixed with the xanthium fruit.

Dahurian Angelica Root

The dahurian angelica root was traditionally used for treating female afflications, but today this Chinese herb is used to treat sinus infections, headaches, colds and even stomach pains. This herb is also used today to treat cancer pains.

Asarum Herb

The asarum herb can be used to alleviate sinus problems and other issues such as rhinitis and a stuffy nose. This herb can be combined with dahurian angelica root, magnolia flower and the xanthium fruit for the best effect on treating a sinus infection.

Other Common Chinese Herbs

Other Chinese herbs that are used to treat a sinus infection or treat sinus infection symptions include schizonepeta, ephedra, cinnamon twig, ginger root and siler.

References

• Chinese-Herbs.org
• "The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes;" Joseph P. Hou, Ph.D and Youyu Jin, MD; 2005