When the nasal passage is blocked it is known as stuffy nose. Needless, to say in such event breathing is done by the mouth and it is not at all healthy. Some of the common reasons for a stuffy nose are “Cold or flu, upper respiratory tract infections or respiratory infections”. However, there are some chronic reasons for a stuffy nose and they are – “Allergies, Hay fever, Allergic rhinitis, Sinus infection, chronic sinusitis, Adenoid conditions, Adenoiditis, Vasomotor rhinitis, Nasal polyp or Nasal tumor”. At times a growth in the nasal passage, which is abnormal, may result in a stuffy nose. However, there is a very potent herbal treatment for a stuffy nose.

Apple cider vinegar is used to prepare cuisines; however, very few people know of its medicinal propensities. Boil equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water and then inhale the fumes for 60 times and you blocked nose would be cleared within a few minutes. Honey is also a very good herbal treatment for stuffy nose. Apply honey into your nasal passage and lie prone on you back. Your nose would start dripping; thus clearing your stuffy nose. These herbal treatments are very effective and cost effective too.

The nose tends to bleed in Epistaxis and this ailment is also known as nose bleed or bleeding from the nose. The nasal cavity is very tender and is always moist; the nose tends to bleed because the nasal passage becomes dry and the skin ruptures. Such a happening is known as epistaxis. Although, a common cold may also result in a nose bleed. In such an event the head should be held upright; to lessen the loosing of blood. This could result in the congealing of blood and the eventual stooping of blood flow. The application of a cream would help in moistening of the nasal passage and healing the ruptured walls of the nasal passage. However, there is an herbal treatment for nosebleed and it is very effective too.

Onions are very good in stopping a nosebleed. All you need to do is to chop a big slice of onion and place is near the nasal cavity. For such a thing to be done; the person who has a nosebleed would need to lie prone on his/her back. The symptoms of nosebleed would stop to immediate effect. This herbal treatment is of Eastern origin and is very ancient. In other words this herbal treatment is time tested and side effect free.