5 Remedies For Post Nasal Drip

The presence of glands in the nose lining produces mucus that helps to kill all the bacteria and viruses before they enter into the body and can lead to serious infection. The mucus is not much noticeable as it amalgamates with the saliva and splashes in the back of the throat and swallowed slowly and throughout the day.

When the body produces more mucus than required by the body then it becomes more spectacular. This mucus comes out of the nose in the form of a runny nose and when it goes to the throat through the back of the nose then it is known as post nasal drip.

This condition is troublesome and is usually caused by allergic reactions, hay fever or cold and flu. This problem sometimes is so severe that it becomes difficult to treat but nature has given some herbs to heal it. Check out some of the best herbs.

Herbal Remedies For Post Nasal Drip

1. Butterbur

Butterbur is an herb of Russian and European countries. It tastes very bitter. But make sure that the preparation that you take of this herb does not contain any pyrrolizidine alkaloids as this compound can damage the liver.However, you can take this herb in the form of Ethanol (alcohol) or lipophilic (oil) extractions and it is not recommended to take in the form of tea or infusion.

2. Ginger

Ginger has very good anti-inflammatory properties and it can safely be taken in the form of tea. The ginger tea will help you to cure the allergens causing post nasal drip. The water in which ginger is boiled in water for a few minutes should be taken hot to get rid of this problem. It is an easily available herb. Ginger extract and ginger capsules are also available in health stores.

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3. Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle is a beneficial herb for the treatment of hay fever and when the hay fever is treated then you will get some relief from the post nasal trip. This herb also helps to decrease the sneezing and irritation in the nose that leads to increase in the post nasal drip. It lowers the level of histamine in the body. You can take the freeze dried form of stinging nettle in tea or add it as a topping in food preparations.

4. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus herb loosens the mucus in the respiratory system and precludes the possibility of infection and it acts as an effective antiseptic. The eucalyptus can be taken in several forms. You can take the tea made by boiling eucalyptus leaves in the water can be used for doing gargles. The excess mucus will run away from your body if you will inhale the steam from the water containing leaves of the eucalyptus. Some people take eucalyptus in combination with other herbs like gentian root, primosome flowers and elderflowers. This is also an effective combination.

5. Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds are commonly used as a condiment is all kitchens. It has a strong astringent that helps to give relief from the congestion and helps the body to get rid of the excess mucus in the nose.It has a very bitter taste but it gives a good taste in cooked food. You can take it in the form of seeds powder, capsules, and extract. But it should be taken in moderate quantity.