Natural relief needed for clogged sinuses

peachyprice

Sterimar sea salt nasal spray or steam inhalation of olbas/vicks/menthol/friars balsam.

littlerock

Thanks everyone. So you can buy menthol crystals OTC in most chemists?

happyandcontented

Toothsmith wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^^

This - or even just head over a steaming bowl.

Vick vapour rub in the bowel, or a few drops of Olbus Oil can be an alternative to menthol crystals.

Old fashioned - but as good as anything.

:rotfl: Are you sure?

hb2

happyandcontented wrote: »

:rotfl: Are you sure?

My thoughts exactly!!

unforeseen

happyandcontented wrote: »

:rotfl: Are you sure?

It would definitely clear one of the passages in your body and its got a nicer smell than VIPoo.

Murphybear

djpailo wrote: »

What follows is purely anecdotal:

I used to pour hot water into a bowl, cover it with a blanket and let the steam enter my nostrils (carefully) my lifting the cover over my head.

But the best way to overcome any cold I have found, is drinking plenty of water and getting plenty of sleep. Don't bother walking around doing chores. Just let your body rest so it can concentrate on fighting the infection.

You know what they say

Treat a cold and it lasts 7 days
Don’t treat it and it lasts a week :rotfl:

Murphybear

Toothsmith wrote: »

^^^^^^^^^^^

This - or even just head over a steaming bowl.

Vick vapour rub in the bowel, or a few drops of Olbus Oil can be an alternative to menthol crystals.

Old fashioned - but as good as anything.

A really hot chilli or curry helps as well

worried_jim

Murphybear wrote: »

A really hot chilli or curry helps as well

Yep- smash a vindaloo, it will clear out everything!

I use Olbas oil and Sudafed (inconjuction with curry).