How to Clear Nasal Congestion

Ingredients -

• Three drops of peppermint oil.
• Five drops of lavender oil. 

Method -

• First of all mix both the oils together.
• After mixing, apply it on the chest, neck and nose.
• After applying, leave the oil as it is.

How long to use it -

• Repeat this remedy two to three times throughout the day.

Benefits -

Peppermint oil contains menthol which decongests the chest and thins the mucus. When the mucus becomes thin, it is easy to remove it from the body. Lavender oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which treat the infection.

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Ingredients -

• One or two teaspoons of salt. 
• Two cups of warm water.
• Dropper. (You will find this available online)

Method -

• First of all, mix the salt in warm water.
• After mixing, put the mixture in a dropper. Using this dropper will make it easier to put the mixture in the nose.

How long to use it -

• Do this remedy several times throughout the day and do it until you get relief.

Benefits -

Salt water will thin the mucus and thus help in clearing the mucus from the body. It also cures irritation in the nasal passage.

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Ingredients -

• A bowl of hot water.
• A large towel.

Method -

• First wrap the head with a towel and then take steam from the hot water filled in the bowl.
• Repeat this process for ten minutes.
• Then blow out the mucus from the nose.

How long to use it -

Repeat this remedy three to four times throughout the day.

Benefits -

The heat of the water thins the accumulated mucus. When you blow your nose after taking steam, it is easy to clear the mucus.

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Cayenne pepper acts like an antihistamine, which helps in clearing nasal mucus. Cayenne pepper removes mucus, which helps in removing toxins from your body easily. It also increases blood circulation and due to increased circulation the body becomes warm. So whenever you are troubled by the problem of a runny nose, use red chilli in your food.

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Drink hot beverages like tea to stop a runny nose. Hot beverages are beneficial in reducing cold and cough. Its benefit is due to heat and steam, which helps to open the nose. Some herbal teas contain herbs. Drink teas that have anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties, such as chamomile, ginger, peppermint or nettle.

Make hot herbal tea and smell its steam before drinking. If the problem of a runny nose starts after a sore throat, then drink hot herbal tea for it. Which can cure your sore throat and do not let the problem of a runny nose arise.

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• Ginger.
• Salt.

Method -

• First of all, grind some amount of ginger and mix salt in the ground ginger.
• After adding salt, keep it in the mouth and slowly keep swallowing ginger juice.
• You can also make ginger tea and drink it.

How long to use it -

Chew ginger several times throughout the day.

Benefits –

You all know that ginger contains antioxidants that cure many diseases. It also has antiviral and antifungal properties, which help in clearing mucus.

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Ingredients –

• Garlic slices. 

Method –

Chew the garlic slices and then swallow them. Swallowing garlic will give you a lot of relief from the problem of a runny nose.

How long to use it –

Eat three to four garlic slices throughout the day.

Benefits – Garlic warms your body and gives great relief from the problem of runny nose. The antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties present in it help in killing germs. 

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Ingredients – Eucalyptus oil. 

Handkerchief. 

Method – Take a handkerchief and then pour some amount of eucalyptus oil on it. Then keep smelling that handkerchief throughout the day. Smelling will give great relief from the symptoms of cold and runny nose. 

How long to use it – Repeat this remedy daily and until the problem of runny nose is over. 

Benefits – The antiviral and antimicrobial properties present in eucalyptus oil cure the symptoms of cold. This oil contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. 

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Ingredients -

• One teaspoon of honey.
• Three to four drops of fresh lemon juice. 
• One glass of lukewarm water.

Method -

• First of all, mix honey and lemon juice in water.
• After mixing it well in water, drink the mixture.

How long to use it -

Repeat this remedy twice a day.

Benefits -

The antimicrobial properties present in honey and the vitamin C present in lemon kill germs and eliminate the problem of mucus. Honey also removes the swelling of the nasal passage.

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If you want to get quick relief from a runny nose, then take a bath with hot water. Just like you are using hot tea and steam, bathing with hot water also helps in stopping a runny nose. Place your nose in front of hot water and smell its steam well. Along with this, pour lukewarm water on the nose as well.

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Home remedies can be simple and effective to stop a runny nose. Taking steam helps to reduce nasal congestion and clear the sinuses. Washing the nose (saline rinse) by adding salt to warm water also provides relief. Consumption of ginger tea, honey and lemon soothes the throat and helps in fighting infection. Turmeric milk or hot soup helps in keeping the body warm and strengthening the immune system. Applying a warm cloth on the nose also provides relief. Drinking enough water and resting helps in faster recovery. If the problem persists for a long time, it is important to consult a doctor.