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Cayenne for Sinus Infections

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Peter (Sydney) on 05/01/2016
4 out of 5 stars

Well I've just tried snorting cayenne for the first time. Maybe too much, it felt like my head was on fire spreading all the way to my ears for about 3 minutes, even got a bit dizzy. It got better after about 30 minutes. Yes it helped to clear my nose but think I'll need to do this several times a day to get it deep inside sinuses as my head still feels like a rock. I'm gonna keep snorting it but much less powder :-) it helps when sinus gets really bad so thanks muchly for the tip.

Spiritgirl78 (East Islip, NY, USA) on 01/22/2012
4 out of 5 stars

After being sick with a cold, left ear infection, sinus infection, and upper respiratory infection for 3 weeks, which then turned into borinchitis, I decided to try something more drastic, lol.

First, I made a mixture of 2 tbsp of ACV mixed with 8oz of cranberry juice, and it did not taste so bad- I dran it through a straw to reduce enamel damage. And my sinus pressure became relieved. THEN, I decided to also snort Cayenne Pepper- 3/4th of an inch in each nostril. I believe I did more than what was advised- 1/8th.. lol.

I did each nostril back to back, and let me tell you: the burning was immense, but it helped with doing a breathing exercise- inhale through your nose SHARPLY and exhale through your mouth SHARPLY. This helped with the exhaling because the urning sensation is BAD. lol.

After 5 minutes the burning started to dissipate and well, my sinuses started draining alot and its been 30 minutes, and my sinuses are not clogged. Bottom line: only snort cayenne if you are desperate, lol. BUT IT DOES HELP.

Dave (Westminster, Md) on 08/22/2009
4 out of 5 stars

I had sinus pressure for a couple of weeks every night i would start feeling worse around 6:30 then the drainage and drippy throat, even when i get antibiotics from the doctor it dont seem to go away for a couple months, so i checked a remedy book, 1 sugeestion was garlic, so i got some this morning, ate a clove still tasting it, went online to make sure i took it right, when i read about sniffing cayenne, told my daughter about it she said she wanted to try. She said burned a little, I tried with a larger dose a my pinky, did both sides real quick. it burns and still feels hot now about 12 minutes ago, but i am breathing clear out of both nostrills, dont get worked up thinking about it.

I recommend, will see what happens later or a couple of days and let you know the results.

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