Chronic rhinitis is often a symptom of numerous other diseases. For instance, viruses and microbes can cause infectious rhinitis, while a runny nose may develop due to hypothermia, high dust levels, or air pollution. Rhinitis frequently accompanies illnesses like the flu, measles, diphtheria, and others. There are many folk remedies for treating chronic rhinitis that can be successfully used at home. Chronic rhinitis often develops as a result of improper treatment of acute rhinitis or due to certain adverse factors. These can include negative environmental impacts, poor working conditions, and even circulatory issues.
Why are folk remedies for treating chronic rhinitis so popular with many people? Firstly, rhinitis is a very unpleasant condition that can be quite difficult to manage. It often becomes so bothersome that it interferes with normal living and working, significantly lowering a person’s quality of life. A runny nose may seem trivial, but it can make life miserable for some people. In such situations, folk remedies can help treat chronic rhinitis. Secondly, people often have to deal with rhinitis on their own using available methods and folk remedies, as many medications for chronic rhinitis simply do not work.
The main symptoms of chronic rhinitis include nasal congestion, significantly reduced sense of smell, thickening of the mucous membrane, the presence of thick mucus discharge, and in many cases, the loss of taste. Many people complain of crust formation in the nasal passages, nasal congestion, and dryness. If the cause of chronic rhinitis is an allergic reaction, it is advisable to identify and eliminate the allergen. Depending on the causes of rhinitis, it is essential to first address and treat the underlying issues. In many cases, this can be enough to completely get rid of the runny nose. However, the cause of chronic rhinitis often remains unclear to the person. In such situations, folk remedies can help.
Folk Recipes for Treating Chronic Rhinitis
- Lily of the Valley Powder: This remedy is simple to prepare. Take lily of the valley flowers and shoots. Dry them thoroughly, then grind them as finely as possible. Store the powder in a glass jar with a tightly closed lid, in a dark place. Use it like snuff, which is very effective and provides quick relief.
- Burdock Root Oil: This remedy treats not only chronic rhinitis but also sinusitis. It is crucial to gather burdock roots in late autumn before the frost. Dig up the roots, clean off the dirt, wash thoroughly under cold running water, dry, and cut into not-too-small pieces. Place these pieces in a dark glass bottle, filling almost the entire volume. Pour unrefined sunflower oil (with a scent) to fill the remaining space. Close the bottle tightly, and let it infuse in a dark place for two weeks. Shake the medicinal oil before each use. Use a cotton swab dipped in the oil to thoroughly treat each nostril, or insert soaked cotton tampons for 15 minutes. Improvement occurs after the first applications.
- Pine Buds Decoction: Take 50 g of pine buds, place them in a pot, cover with cold water, close the lid, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool at room temperature, strain, and use to treat chronic rhinitis. Drink this remedy up to six times a day, adding raspberry jam or honey for taste.
- Household Soap: This remedy is effective and accessible. Use genuine brown household soap without additives or fragrances (usually 72% soap). Wet a piece of soap, lather a finger, and alternately coat both nostrils with the soapy solution, reaching as deep as possible. Treat the entire nasal mucosa three times a day, and repeat whenever a runny nose is imminent. This remedy can also be used for prevention.
- Sea Buckthorn Oil: Measure ½ cup of refined sunflower oil, heat it in a water bath for 30 minutes. Simultaneously, crush 2 tablespoons of sea buckthorn berries and pour the hot oil (but not boiling) over them. Stir, let infuse in a dark place for two days, then stir and strain the mixture. Use the medicine by instilling ½ a pipette alternately in the right and left nostrils in the morning and before bed.
- Peony Root Powder: Peel, dry, and grind the peony root into a fine powder. Take it half an hour before meals several times a day, totaling 2 tablespoons daily. This remedy works well for children, especially with allergic rhinitis. The runny nose usually disappears after 2-3 days of use.
