Best Home Remedies to Eliminate Mucus, Phlegm, and Relieve Rhinitis
Nature offers powerful solutions that are safe, affordable, and highly effective. Here are the best remedies:
1. Steam Inhalation with Eucalyptus or Mint
Benefits:
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Opens nasal passages
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Loosens thick mucus
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Reduces inflammation
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Kills germs
How to prepare:
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Boil water in a pot.
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Add 5 eucalyptus leaves or a few drops of mint essential oil.
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Lean over the pot, cover your head with a towel, and inhale the steam for 10 minutes.
Tip: Do this twice daily, especially before bedtime.
2. Ginger, Honey, and Lemon Tea
Benefits:
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Natural expectorant
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Anti-inflammatory
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Strengthens the immune system
Ingredients:
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1 cup hot water
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1 slice fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon honey
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Juice of half a lemon
Preparation:
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Boil ginger in water for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat, add lemon and honey.
How to use: Drink 2–3 times daily to break down phlegm and soothe the throat.
3. Saline Nasal Rinse
Benefits:
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Flushes out allergens and bacteria
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Reduces congestion
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Soothes irritated nasal tissues
How to prepare:
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1 cup warm water
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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A pinch of baking soda
Mix well and use a neti pot or syringe (without needle) to gently rinse each nostril.
Best for: Allergic rhinitis, chronic congestion, sinus pressure.