Herbs that can be used as Decongestants

What are decongestants?

Decongestant is an action that helps provide relief from a stuffy nose and clogged sinuses, which might be the symptom of cold, flu, sinusitis, hay fever, catarrh, and various other allergic reactions. They reduce the swelling of blood vessels and tissues that cause blockage.

They are vasoconstrictors that activate certain receptors on the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa, restricting the blood flow through the blood vessels found in the regions, thus shrinking the tissues and reducing the inflammation for a better breathing experience.

What are the Benefits of Decongestant?

Decongestants help with:

  • Stuffy nose
  • Blocked sinuses
  • Cold
  • Flu
  • Sinusitis
  • Catarrh
  • Hay fever

3 Herbs Recommended as Decongestants

Basil

Basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a legendary botanical with nonexhaustive perks. For centuries, this holy herb has been employed to support the treatment of various maladies. It positively affects the respiratory system by liquefying the phlegm, reducing the inflammation of the airways, and mobilizing the accumulated mucus to treat post nasal drips and congestion.

Use Basil Tincture up to 3 times a day in water or tea and feel the difference. 

Peppermint

Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) contains menthol that works as a fine decongestant to reduce the swelling of the nasal membranes, making it easier for you to breathe. You use Peppermint Tincture or apply our Vapor Rub, a powerful combination of peppermint and eucalyptus, to your chest and temples to reduce congestion and fever. 

Echinacea

Echinacea

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is a famous natural remedy that is employed to prevent and mitigate the symptoms of viral infection, especially influenza. Its tinctures and teas serve as time-honored remedies that have been traditionally for centuries to gain control over the symptoms of cold, flu, rhinovirus, pox, herpes, and recurrent vaginal yeast infections. A study suggests its use for the reversal of excessive mucus production and reducing the inflammation of airways for easy breathing. 

Other Medicinal Plants that act as a decongestant