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In Chinese Medicine sinusitis can be treated by three herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The three Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat sinusitis
Why might Biond’S Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi) help with sinusitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat sinusitis as can be seen on Biond’S Magnolia Flower's page.
Biond’S Magnolia Flowers is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Releases the Exterior and dispels Wind-Cold. Relieves nasal congestion.
Why might Wild Ginger (Xi Xin) help with sinusitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat sinusitis as can be seen on Wild Ginger's page.
Wild Ginger is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and warms the Yang. Expels Cold and relieves pain. Warms the Lungs and reduces Phlegm. Moves the Qi and disperses Phlegm to open the nasal passages.
Why might Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) help with sinusitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat sinusitis as can be seen on Angelica Root's page.
Angelica Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind. Disperses Wind and Cold from the Yang Brightness channels. Relieves Wind-Damp Cold painful obstruction. Dries Dampness and pus and reduces swelling. Opens the nasal passages.
Other symptoms often associated with sinusitis
Common cold Toothache Generalized body pain Irritability Mastitis Leukorrhea Nasal congestion Severe fever and chills without sweating Feeling of heaviness Superficial edema in the extremities