✅ Treatment of sinusitis with bay leaves

Sinusitis worries most of the world's inhabitants. More often, people are faced with a type of disease such as sinusitis. When the disease occurs, an inflammatory process occurs in the maxillary sinuses. At the first symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to begin comprehensive treatment. Natural remedies have proven themselves to be effective in combating the disease. Herbal medicines are in particular demand among consumers. They are not only effective, but also low in cost. Treating sinusitis with bay leaves is a method that has been proven for generations.

General information about the plant

Noble laurel leaves are used not only in cooking, but also in folk medicine.

The healing properties of the plant are associated with the composition:

Five different organic acids: formic, acetic, butyric, caproic, lauric. The first two are natural antibiotics, the others have anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.
Melissil alcohol.
Phytosterol helps lower cholesterol levels.

Linalool helps normalize cardiovascular activity and the nervous system.
Camphor has analeptic properties.
Essential oils help cope with fungal, bacterial and viral sources of disease.
Starch.
Vitamins of group A, B, C, PP.
Micro- and macroelements.

The list of useful components of bay leaves is quite large. Ordinary bay leaf can have an immunomodulatory effect on the body, act as an antiseptic, help fight viruses and become a natural antibiotic.

Composition and beneficial properties of bay leaf

Treatment of sinusitis with bay leaves has many positive reviews due to its medicinal properties. It restores the overall immune barrier, increasing the body's defenses .
When performing home procedures, it relieves inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose and destroys colonies of bacteria in the maxillary sinuses. This action is due to the composition of this universal homemade seasoning, which contains

essential oils,
tannins,
mineral components,
a set of vitamins A, C, E, PP and group B,
bioflavonoids,
organic acids.

This is a natural antibiotic that contains phytoncides - volatile compounds that destroy microbes. Lotions, decoctions and inhalations significantly alleviate the patient’s condition and in some cases allow one to do without serious medical procedures.

phytoncides influence the cessation of bacterial growth;
organic acids and tannins have an anti-inflammatory effect;
essential oils and trace elements trigger protective mechanisms.

Laurel leaves retain all their beneficial properties when dried, so they can be used all year round. Only when purchasing should you pay attention to the expiration date of the natural antibiotic.

Recent studies have shown that the leaves contain substances that negatively affect staphylococcal strains. With the help of “laurel” in the countries of the Middle East they disinfect dishes, household items and even their own body.

How to choose the right bay leaf?

To use the product for medicinal purposes, preference should be given to a fresher plant. After a year of storage, the beneficial properties are significantly reduced, even if the storage conditions are met. The best copy features:

light olive color;
even color;
pronounced, pleasant aroma;
absence of rusty inclusions;
shelf life up to two years.

Indications for use

It is advisable to introduce oil and decoctions based on the plant into the general course of treatment of acute sinusitis of viral or bacterial origin. Chronic sinusitis during periods of exacerbation or remission also respond well to this medicine.

Compresses and inhalations using bay leaves are indicated for patients with catarrhal sinusitis. If there is purulent exudate in the cavity of the maxillary sinuses, heating the nose should be avoided; it is recommended to prefer washing the mucous membrane with various compositions based on laurel.

The use of medicines with the addition of bay leaves for polypous, allergic, odontogenic sinusitis should be agreed with an ENT doctor.

Recommendations for using the product for sinusitis

Bay leaves for sinusitis are used using various techniques:

compresses;
inhalation;
decoction;
drops.

Bay leaf decoction

The decoction has immunomodulatory properties. Its consumption helps activate the body's protective functions and increases resistance to infections.

The cooking recipe includes the following steps:

20–30 laurel leaves are placed in a pan.
Fill the pan with leaves with five liters of cold water.
Place the contents on the fire.
Heat without boiling.
Turn off the heat when the first bubbles appear.
Pour the contents into a thermos.
Let the contents sit for 6–8 hours.

It is recommended to drink the decoction an hour before meals. The number of doses per day is 2–3 times.

IMPORTANT! The method is not recommended for people with gastrointestinal problems.

Inhalations

For the procedure you will need 4-5 bay leaves, a glass of water and a steam inhaler. In the absence of specialized equipment, you can simply breathe in the vapor over the pan. Cover the head with a blanket and inhale the beneficial steam of bay decoction. The recommended period is 10–14 days. Time spent 10 minutes, twice a day.

After inhalation, you should not immediately leave the house.

The procedure is prohibited at high temperature and hypertension.

Effective compresses

Bay leaf for sinusitis has a healing effect when used as a material for compresses. For preparation you will need 30 leaves of the plant. They are placed in a saucepan and filled with a small amount of water, one measuring cup is enough. Boil everything and let it brew for 10 minutes. The contents are transferred to a bag made of gauze or any natural material and placed on the patient’s face. The compress should cover the area of the forehead and bridge of the nose. The duration of the procedure is until the compress cools down, the number of sessions is up to three times a day.

Bay leaf decoction for runny nose

A decoction of bay leaves for the treatment of a runny nose is used both for local procedures and for oral administration. A decoction of bay leaf has excellent immunostimulating qualities, stimulating the body's immunological reactivity, especially with frequent and recurrent rhinitis and sinusitis.

Its proper preparation is of particular importance. Preparation of bay leaf decoction: you need to take three medium-sized bay leaves and pour a glass of boiling water. It is better to brew in a porcelain bowl or thermos. The decoction should be infused for 10–15 minutes and consumed throughout the day.

It is important to know that there are restrictions on the use of this folk remedy:

chronic gastritis with high acidity;
ulcerative lesions of the stomach and intestines;
metabolic disorders;
endocrine pathology;
pathology of the kidneys and urinary tract, dysmetabolic disorders.

If you have any of these pathologies or other health problems, you should consult a specialist before using a decoction of bay leaves.

Taking bay leaf decoction orally at any stage of pregnancy and in children is strictly contraindicated.

External methods of treatment with bay leaf decoction for a runny nose include:

Bay leaf compress for runny nose

Prepare a decoction for a bay leaf compress in different proportions: put 3 packs of crushed bay leaves (dry) in an enamel bowl, add a glass of water and bring the mixture to a boil. The decoction must be infused for ten minutes.

For a compress, you need to take gauze or soft cloth, fold it in several layers, dip it in the prepared warm broth, lightly squeeze out the excess liquid and place it on the bridge of the nose, necessarily capturing the forehead and wings of the nose (projection of the nasal cavity including the maxillary and frontal sinuses). Cover the compress with a warm scarf or handkerchief and lie down until the compress cools down - change the gauze 3-4 times. Apply the compress at night, every day for 3 weeks. After 7 days of daily procedures, the discharge of viscous mucus from the nasal cavity is noted, which is associated with a significant reduction in swelling and inflammation of the nasal mucosa during prolonged rhinitis and with the cleansing of the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses. Additionally, before the procedure, it is recommended to drink herbal tea with honey, prepared from medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous properties (calendula, chamomile, sage, coltsfoot, violet, St. John's wort, linden, mint, thyme). The decoction for the compress should be prepared daily.

Rinsing the nose with a decoction of bay leaves

To prepare the decoction, you need to take 100 grams of crushed bay leaf leaves, pour 300 ml of boiling water in an enamel pan and leave until the decoction cools. Then the infusion is filtered, a solution of sea salt is added to it, prepared in the proportion of 1 tablespoon per glass of water. This product is used to rinse the nose. The procedure consists of alternately drawing in the medicinal solution first with one half of the nose, after closing the other, then repeating the rinsing procedure with the other half of the nose. A warm solution is drawn in over a bath of small flattened dishes or palms. You can also wash with a small rubber bulb or syringe, after removing the needle.

Another option for using this herbal remedy is to insert small tampons with a decoction of bay leaves into the nasal passages. In this case, the patient takes a horizontal position so that the broth gradually flows into the nasal cavity. After the procedure, you need to blow your nose to remove lumps of mucus, pus and softened crusts along with the solution. After the procedure, you can drip 1-2 drops of sea buckthorn oil into the nasal passages, mixed with chlorhexidine or an oil solution of chlorophyllipt in a 1:1 ratio.

Inhalations with bay leaf decoction

To carry out inhalations with bay leaves at home, you need to use a wide pan. First you need to prepare a decoction for the procedure - put one pack of dry bay leaves in a saucepan and fill them with water so that it completely covers the leaves. Bring the broth to a boil and simmer covered for ten minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, let it cool slightly so that the steam is not very hot and, bending over the pan, after covering your head with a warm towel, breathe in the vapors of the bay leaf. After the liquid has cooled, tie a woolen scarf around your head and take a horizontal position in bed. After 20 minutes, stand up, tilt your head down, when the mucus begins to leave your nose - you need to blow your nose well. It is advisable to carry out the procedure in the morning and evening for a week.

Contraindications

This natural remedy should be used with caution or avoided altogether:

During pregnancy. There is a risk of negative effects on the fetus.
Allergic reactions, hypersensitivity to individual components in the leaf.
People with low blood pressure.
For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
The patient's age is less than 10 years.

IMPORTANT! The use of bay leaves is effective in combination with antiviral drugs and subject to prior agreement with the attending physician.

Bay leaf for the treatment of sinusitis

Today, more and more people suffering from sinusitis are resorting to unconventional methods of treatment - some believe that such therapy is absolutely safe and will not cause harm to the body, unlike medications; others cannot afford the expensive drugs offered by pharmaceutical companies. In any case, you should remember that treating sinusitis is a complex of measures, and you are unlikely to be able to completely get rid of the disease using only traditional medicine.

Medicines based on bay leaves have received many positive reviews. Bay leaf for sinusitis is used as an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing medicine, which significantly improves the patient’s condition, however, does not completely eliminate the disease.

What is sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation that is characterized by a disease of the maxillary sinus. Inflammation of the maxillary sinus can be chronic or acute, but in any case the disease is quite unpleasant. To get rid of the disease, it is necessary to determine the cause of sinusitis and begin treatment to eliminate this factor.

Most often, inflammation affects only one cavity of the nasal passages, but can also be localized in both maxillary sinuses.

When sinusitis occurs, patients complain of acute pain in the frontal region , copious mucous discharge, and a feeling of pressure on the area of the inflamed sinuses.
Often these signs of inflammation are accompanied by pain in the upper jaw. Tooth pain worsens when eating and swallowing foods.

In all patients with sinusitis, nasal pressure is disturbed, mucous or purulent discharge from the nose appears.

Among the reasons predisposing to the formation of inflammation include:

violation of nasal breathing;
deviated nasal septum;
vasomotor or hypertrophic rhinitis;
adenoids;
various allergic inflammations of the nasal sinuses;
weak immune system;
chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
untimely or inadequate treatment of colds.

There are various ways to get rid of inflammation of the maxillary sinuses, but in any case, treatment should be carried out under the constant supervision of an experienced doctor.

How to use medicines with laurel

The following are effective recipes based on the spice.

Decoction

The infectious nature of sinusitis necessitates strengthening the body's defenses to prevent further development of the inflammatory process. Treatment of sinusitis with a decoction of bay leaves is aimed at solving this particular medical problem. This medicine can be prepared in several ways. Option one: 25–35 medium bay leaves are poured into a saucepan, pour in 1.5 liters of water, bring to a boil, but do not boil.

A decoction of bay leaves is taken orally, used for rinsing the nose, preparing medicinal drops and steam inhalations.

When ready, pour the mixture into a thermos and leave to infuse for 6 hours. How to treat the disease: drink 100 ml of bay decoction half an hour before meals three times a day. If desired, you can add a little honey to improve the taste of the healing drink.

Traditional methods of treating sinusitis

Option two: 2-3 bay leaves are steamed with a glass of boiling water, left for half an hour, taken according to the same scheme. Bay decoction “works” well for catarrhal runny nose (it is used for medicinal inhalations). If there is purulent exudate in the maxillary sinuses and the body temperature is above 37.5 degrees, breathing hot steam is prohibited.

How to properly carry out healing inhalations for rhinitis (sinusitis): remove the hot bay decoction from the heat, cover your head with a towel or blanket, bend over the pan, and successively perform several measured inhalations and exhalations. The optimal duration of the procedure is 10–12 minutes.

For home inhalations, in addition to the decoction, you can use the following medicinal mixture: add 3-4 drops of pharmaceutical laurel oil to 500 ml of boiling water. Breathe healing steam for 10 minutes twice a day.

To increase the effectiveness of inhalations, before starting treatment, it is worth clearing the nasal passages of excess mucus (blow your nose, rinse your nose with saline, use vasoconstrictor drops). A decoction of laurel can be used as medicinal drops or for rinsing the sinuses in the postoperative period (after a puncture).