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nasal drops with mint?

Posted by John89 (My Page) on
Wed, Jan 19, 05 at 18:27

Hello, is it safe to use some mint (from tea or essential oil) in water for a nasal decongestant?.
Any better alternative?. Just saltedwater does not work for me and I do not want to use ephedrine or naphazoline.
Thanks


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RE: nasal drops with mint?

how about Eucalyptus? My favorite decongestant is Mullein tea... but not put in my nose....


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RE: nasal drops with mint?

For nasal decongestion I'd go with a steam inhalation, a few drops of eucalyptus oil (menthol and thyme oil can be added also)to a litre of boiling water in a ceramic bowl, towel covering head and bowl, 1 or 2 minutes under that and your nose should be clear!

Pharmacies also sell hardened plastic steaming units with a molded nasal/mouth stem which makes the whole process easier.

I'd purchase good quality oils for this purpose, alternatively you might like to use a chest rub product like Vick's Vapourub (is that available in the US?)which has all the necessary ingedients ready to go.

John


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RE: nasal drops with mint?

Thanks

I did not know about Mullein tea, I will search the web.

Yes, Vick's Vapourub can be good. I have a similar product you inhale from a little tube that contains menthol, camphor, eucalyptus and pine.

But I feel like I need moisture. I like the products (like Secaris o Rhinaris) that contain glycol

naphazoline works great for me as decongestant, but there is a risk of rebound congestion.


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RE: nasal drops with mint?

The is a natural product called Olbas. I get a nasal inhaller. IT is a pleasant minty eucalyptus scent, and works better than Vicks inhaler for me.
Don't see why you can't snort tea, who knows, you may start a new fad, or be the inventor of a miracle cure.

Here is a link that might be useful: Olbas


 
 

 

 


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