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Rob (Kentucky) on 06/01/2025
A new trend on social media is to stick a clove of garlic halfway up each nostril for “sinus issue’s”. Big Pharma controlled websites (you know who they are… first ones that pop up on a word search and the ones that told you that ivermectin horse paste was dangerous and shouldn’t be used for COVID-19) will state “this is dangerous and should not be attempted…?”
I wanted to put my 2cents worth in on this subject.
I have Latin friends who put a clove of garlic in their ear for an earache. I use garlic infused oil as ear drops in my ear canal. Garlic is a strong anti-microbial. They call it Russian Penicillin for a reason.
In order for this remedy to work better, first wash the clove with water. Using a sharp knife, cut the tip off the clove to expose the inside of the clove. This helps to release the juice inside where the allicin is concentrated. Also, cut slits down the clove to aid in the release of the allicin.
Insert clove halfway into the nostril and leave to there for about 20-30 minutes. Then switch the clove to the other nostril and repeat. The reason for this is as you are breathing thru your other nostril, you will feel the strong garlic odor going up into your eustachian tubes and back of the sinus-larnex area. This is part of principle of aromatherapy. Repeat several times til issue is resolved.
Warning: Use caution with small children with objects in their nose. Garlic infused oil may be a better option with small children.
Another method is garlic tea used in your neti-pot. It’s simple to make. Crush one or two large clove of garlic and put in into a glass of distilled water. Allow it to steep for 20 minutes. Filter the water and load into your neti-pot and use as normal. You can curse me later...lol
Margie (Washington) on 09/06/2024
My late husband constantly battled sinus infections, but when he added garlic to the netti pot, everything cleared up. It's worth a try for you. Here is a youtube video from Dr Berg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APePm9y0F74
Hope it helps!
Loretta A (California) on 04/08/2023
Five seconds later I was sneezing like crazy. Pulled out the Q-tips and blew my nose (lots of yellow snot) then laid down and re-inserted the Q-tips. Twenty seconds later I was sneezing again, blew my nose again, and re-inserted the Q-tips. This time for two full minutes. When I blew my nose the third time, the snot was part clear, part yellow. Then I got fresh Q-tips and started again. I made it to 2 minutes then blew my nose (not much snot, and it was clear).
While I write this, I'm coughing because there's still phlegm in my throat. I will definitely repeat this process and I'm going to make some garlic tea for my throat. I've had sinus infections most of the time for two and a half years, and now, in just 5-6 minutes, it's 95% better. Wow.
Kathleen (Red Deer, Ab) on 12/28/2018
Erin (Egg Harbor Township, Nj) on 05/19/2015
I wanted to share another option for the garlic used for a sinus infection. I am currently dealing with a horrible sinus infection because I spent hours using a blower in my yard to clear away all of the pollen that fell from my trees. It is my fault for not wearing a face mask...duh! I have used this remedy many times and recommend it to anyone who suffers from allergies or chronic sinus infections, as I am not a fan of antibiotics at all.
You will need a nasal mister (the mister style works best, but a saline squeeze bottle will work) I usually find that most pharmacies have a generic mister style sprayer full of saline that I can unscrew the top to set aside in container to refill later. This container works best because the tops can be taken off and usually costs well under $5. If using a squeeze bottle, you will just need to empty it and suction in the garlic blend a little at a time. I usually start with about a half of a clove, the mister bottle and distilled water (if you do not have distilled available, boil some tap to remove the chlorine and let it cool) mince the garlic and then place between two spoons to smash it, place it in the mister and add slightly heated distilled or cooled to warm boiled water and let it sit for fifteen minutes.
After cooled but still warm mist/squeeze two times in each nostril. It may sting and technically it should sting a little. If it does not sting a little, then add a little more garlic. As you use it more often and infection improves it will no longer sting. I use this same potion for 3 days and then make a fresh batch. Store it in the refrigerator and do this 3-5 times a day.
It will ease symptoms of pressure and pounding face and head right away. It calms the inflammation and after a few days to a week the infection will be completely gone without a trip to the Dr. and no antibiotic's needed. This also works for stuffy nose, allergies and common cold congestion. It is a life saver and I highly recommend it for anyone suffering any sinus complications. I hope this helps who ever is willing to try it.
Nanas3355 (Medford, Ma) on 04/24/2015
Regina (New York) on 02/02/2015
I can't believe how fast and effective the Qtip soaked in garlic solution has almost completely taken away all the swelling and pain. Relief! I would normally think only a round of prednisone could resolve.
Anon (New Jersey, US) on 10/27/2014
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Joyce (Kansas City, Mo) on 08/15/2013
