Sinusitis is an extremely unpleasant disease that causes a lot of discomfort to any person. Every patient dreams of getting rid of it, and in fact, this can be done very simply with the help of quite affordable means. One of such natural, effective improvised medicines is deservedly considered a medicinal plant - Kalanchoe.
This tool has a huge number of useful properties that allow you to eliminate sinusitis in the shortest possible time. True, in order to achieve a positive result, it is very important to follow a number of rules and recommendations, which you will learn about from this article.
Useful properties of the plant
Kalanchoe is highly valued not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. It is his extract that is often used as the basis for the production of various drugs.
Kalanchoe contains a large number of valuable trace elements and substances that allow it to be successfully used for the treatment of surgical, dermatological and dental pathologies. Its extract acts as a natural stimulant, which not only stops the inflammatory process and inhibits the work of all kinds of bacteria, but alsopromotes accelerated healing of damaged tissues.
In general, there are several medicinal properties of Kalanchoe juice for sinusitis. It has the following effect:
- bactericidal;
- antiviral;
- hemostatic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- tonic;
- immunostimulatory;
- regenerating.
This plant has long been used to solve a wide range of problems: erosion, partial necrosis, burns, festering wounds, boils, ulcers.
Mechanism of action
The use of Kalanchoe from sinusitis can reduce the number of viruses and bacteria in the nose, as well as eliminate inflammation in the area of the maxillary paranasal sinuses, which is actually considered the main cause of the disease. The juice of this plant acts on the nerve endings of the mucous membrane, provoking sneezing. As a result, the mucus acquires a more liquid consistency. Capturing the existing pus and bacteria, it exits the inflamed sinuses and leaves the nasal passages naturally. The normal flow of air into the nasopharynx is stabilized, which leads to a gradual slowdown, and then a complete cessation of purulent processes.
The effectiveness of Kalanchoe juice is expressed in vasoconstriction and a decrease in swelling of the nasal mucosa. Gradually, congestion disappears, normal breathing returns to normal. Kalanchoe with sinusitis promotes the healing of injured areas. In addition, the juice of this plant enhances local immunity, whichprevents the development of recurrence of the disease.
Useful ingredients
The high efficiency of Kalanchoe is due to its combined composition. This plant contains many beneficial ingredients:
- citric, malic and oxalic acid - inhibit bacteria, prevent the development and spread of purulent processes;
- tannins - destroy pathogenic microflora;
- calcium, iron, magnesium - take part in redox processes;
- vitamin C - contributes to the rapid regeneration of injured tissues and the elimination of free radicals, participates in the processes of hematopoiesis;
- enzymes and bioflavonoids - stabilizes metabolism.
Ready drops
If you need to use Kalanchoe juice for sinusitis, the remedy can be found in every pharmacy. Instructions for use are offered for preparations, which describe in detail not only the scope of use, but also the rules.
Approximately half an hour before instillation, the product should be taken out of the refrigerator and left in a warm room. To prepare applications, the drops must be heated to 37-40 degrees. It is recommended to mix the drug in equal proportions with onion juice or plain water. The prepared product should be moistened with cotton turundas and placed in the nostrils.
But it is worth saying that Kalanchoe juice, made by hand, is considered more effective for sinusitis. A self-prepared remedy provokes sneezing, which actuallypromotes the release of mucus from the nose.
Preparation of raw materials
The first thing to say is that you should not take the first Kalanchoe that comes to hand. At home, several varieties of this plant are grown: pinnate, Bekhar, proliferating, felt, paniculate, dissected, marble, large-flowered, loose-flowered, tubular, etc. But for the treatment of sinusitis, Kalanchoe pinnate and Degremon are used most often. It is these species that have shown their beneficial properties in medicine and have proven themselves in the treatment of nasopharyngeal pathologies.
Degremont is considered the most popular species among domestic housewives. Moreover, many do not even suspect that there is a medicinal plant on the windowsill that can get rid of many problems. This plant has fleshy, slightly pointed leaves. The peculiarity of such a Kalanchoe lies in the numerous miniature rosettes-outgrowths along the edges. It is thanks to them that the plant reproduces easily.
Making the base
So, how do you make your own healing Kalanchoe juice with sinusitis? The recipe for this remedy is actually extremely simple:
- choose a plant over three years old;
- carefully cut off part of the stem and a few lower leaves;
- send raw materials to the refrigerator for a week;
- wash the leaves thoroughly;
- put the plant in a mortar and grind it to a pulp with a pestle;
- squeeze out the resulting juice usingseveral layers of gauze;
- refrigerate the medicine vial for 2 more days;
- pass through the gauze again.
You can store this medicine for no longer than a day. Just before use, it should be warmed to room temperature.
How to use Kalanchoe for sinusitis
You can use this tool in the form of drops, medicinal mixtures, ointments, alcohol tinctures or decoctions. But still, Kalanchoe juice is most often used for sinusitis.
Usually, it is recommended to dilute it with water. If the components are taken in equal proportions, the product should be dripped three times a day. If weaker solutions are used, the procedure can be made more regular. With advanced forms of sinusitis, you can use the juice in its pure form. The course of therapy with any of the described means can be a maximum of a week.
For the treatment of young children, including infants, the most delicate form is used - a decoction. To prepare it, Kalanchoe leaves need to be poured with a glass of water, brought to a boil, then removed from the stove and let it brew for an hour. The cooled product is recommended to be instilled into the nose of babies three times a day.
To prepare a medicinal ointment, the juice of the plant must be mixed with petroleum jelly, lanolin, Levomekol or Vishnevsky's ointment. The resulting product must be applied to the turundas and placed in the nose for 10-15 minutes.
Alcohol infusion
To prepare this remedy, Kalanchoe juice should be diluted with alcohol in proportions of 20 to 1. You can use the medicine in different ways:
- Dilute the infusion with water in a 1:1 ratio. Instill a remedy from Kalanchoe into the nose with sinusitis should be three times a day. The course of therapy can last 7-10 days.
- Add a tablespoon of tincture to 150 ml of warm water. With this tool, you need to thoroughly rinse the nostrils 3 times during the day.
- Soak a cotton pad or gauze in the tincture and place it on the bridge of the nose.
Reviews about Kalanchoe with sinusitis
This plant is very much in demand today in the treatment of various diseases, so there are a lot of reviews about it. Moreover, almost all users speak positively about the properties of Kalanchoe. With sinusitis, this remedy is one of the best. Most often, patients focus on several benefits:
- ideal for treating young children who can't blow their nose yet;
- great for long sneezing, almost instant relief;
- is a completely affordable and safe remedy with a minimal list of contraindications;
- significantly speeds up the healing process for sinusitis, for example, even one application may be enough for a child.
There are very few negative reviews about Kalanchoe with sinusitis, butyet they are. The main disadvantages of herbal medicine users include:
- side effect in the form of vomiting;
- the possibility of developing mucosal edema due to allergies;
- strong sneezing puts strain on the abdominal muscles, which is contraindicated for pregnant women and may even cause miscarriage.
