Are you tired of dealing with the discomfort of sinus congestion? Whether it's due to a sinus infection, allergies or the common cold, the symptoms can be almost debilitating. The good news is there are natural remedies that can help ease your congestion and provide relief. One such remedy is herbal tea, which has been used for centuries to provide relief from a variety of ailments, including sinus congestion. Certain herbal teas can help reduce congestion and alleviate nasal inflammation, all while providing delicious flavor.
Tea Tip: in addition to drinking these teas to feel better, you can also use any of them to make an herbal tea facial steam. Facial steams are a great way to ease irritation in your sinuses and loosen any mucus that may be present. Steam containing any of the following herbal teas will help the healing properties of the herbs get deep into your sinuses.
Marshmallow Root Tea for Sinus Congestion
Marshmallow root has been used for over a thousand years to treat congestion, coughs and sore throats. It was even recorded in Homer’s “Iliad” as an essential healing herb. This herbal ally can reduce irritation in nose and throat tissue.* In 2020, a group of researchers described marshmallow root as creating a “protective film” that soothes inflammation in mucosal membranes such as the nose and throat.
If your sinuses and throat could use extra TLC, steep a nice big mug of Get Throat Aid® - Herb Tea for Soothing Throats. Make sure to sip slowly and breathe in the comforting steam. This herbal tea blend combines the defensive properties of marshmallow root with warming ginger and sweet licorice for a tea that will help you on the road to recovery.
Chamomile Tea for Sinus Congestion
Chamomile is a famously soothing tea choice. This herbal ally can help you get a great night's sleep, which is essential when recuperating. However, chamomile can go one step further in helping you bounce back from sinus congestion. This herb’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are perfect for calming your sinuses and easing the stuffy feeling that often accompanies illness or allergies.
When sinus congestion or sleeplessness strike, you may wish you already had some chamomile tea in the cupboard. Add this powerhouse plant to your tea collection with one of our exciting chamomile blends. Beautifying Botanicals® Beauty Sleep Herbal Tea and Chamomile Lemon Herbal Full-Leaf Tea are popular chamomile teas from The Republic of Tea. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of lemon make a lovely addition to any cup of chamomile tea and add an extra touch of sunshine when you are feeling under the weather.
Mint Tea for Sinus Congestion
Mint tea is a powerful herbal remedy that can help alleviate sinus congestion and cold symptoms. Its active compounds, such as menthol and flavonoids, work together to provide relief from congestion and promote overall well-being. The feeling of ease and relief in the
sinuses while drinking peppermint tea comes from the menthol present in the mint plant. Drinking and smelling menthol has a cooling effect on the nasal passages that can calm the headaches and sinus pressure that come with congestion.* Plants in the mint family also have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that can help your body return to homeostasis.*
When you feel a sinus headache brewing, send it packing by steeping your favorite mint tea. Need help determining which mint tea to add to your tea cupboard? The Republic of Tea has many delectable options you can try. This Orange Ginger Mint Herbal Tea is the perfect pick-me-up when you are feeling unwell. Traditional Moroccan Mint Green Full Leaf Tea makes a welcome companion for any sick day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
