Homeopathy offers several remedies for sinusitis, which is the inflammation of the sinus cavities, often due to infection or allergies. Symptoms may include nasal congestion, headache, facial pain, postnasal drip, and pressure around the eyes or forehead. The right homeopathic remedy is selected based on the specific symptoms and constitution of the individual.
🏷️ Common Homeopathic Remedies for Sinusitis
1. Kali Bichromicum
Thick, stringy yellow-green mucus
Pain at the root of the nose
Postnasal drip with bad odor
Sinus pressure worsens with cold
2. Pulsatilla
Yellow or green discharge, especially in children
Symptoms worse in warm rooms and better in fresh air
Mild, weepy, affectionate disposition
Blocked nose at night
3. Silicea
Chronic sinusitis with offensive discharge
Feeling of stuffiness and pressure in the forehead
Cold sensitivity and sweaty feet
Discharge may be thick, yellow, and sometimes bloody
4. Belladonna
Sudden onset with intense facial pain and heat
High fever and red, throbbing face
Pain worsens with touch or motion
Right-sided sinus pain is common
5. Hepar Sulph
Sinusitis with thick, smelly yellow discharge
Very sensitive to cold and drafts
Pain improves with warmth
Irritable mood
6. Mercurius Solubilis
Offensive greenish discharge with metallic taste
Excessive saliva, foul breath
Night sweats and general chilliness
Pain worsens at night
7. Hydrastis Canadensis
Stringy, thick, ropy mucus from nose or throat
Constant need to clear throat
Dull headache over eyes
Especially useful in elderly or weakened individuals