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28 Ways to Naturally Relieve a Stuffy Nose

October 23, 2020 By Robin 8 Comments

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Natural Stuffy Nose Remedies – before stopping by the pharmacy for some over the counter, congestion medication, you need to check out this list. We put together an amazing list of 28 ways to naturally relieve nasal congestion. Many of the remedies can be found in your pantry.

If you’re suffering and can’t breath because your nose is so stuffed, you’ll really appreciate this list of natural remedies. Many of these remedies can be made from items you already have in your pantry.

It’s official, our home just got hit with the first cold of the season.

Our youngest came home from school today with a headache and sore throat and now he has a stuffy nose. It’s just a matter of time before the rest of the family gets it.

As mom, I want to make sure that the family gets to feeling better fast. As guardian of the purse, I want to do it as inexpensively as possible, going to the pharmacy for relief is not being a good guardian.

Instead of relying on the pharmacy, I like to turn to grandmas home remedies. Grandma had a cure or solution for just about every ailment you could think of. Most of the time her remedies are more effective than the over-the-counter remedies and you can always count on them to be cheaper.

NATURAL STUFFY NOSE REMEDIES
Always consult a doctor before using any home treatments.

  1. Stay hydrated, drink lots of water.
  2. Take a hot shower and breath the steam in through your nose.
  3. Drink 8-ounces of warm water mixed with 2 teaspoons of honey.
  4. Eat some fresh garlic.
  5. Drink some basil tea. Make it by steeping 3-4 basil leaves, for 5 minutes, in 8-ounces of boiling water.
  6. Fill a large bowl half way with boiling water and add several drops of Eucalyptus oil. Drape a towel over your head and place your face over the bowl. Deeply inhale the steam for 5-10 minutes. Follow up with a glass of cold water. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
  7. Eat hot soups, like chicken soup.
  8. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water of your vaporizer.
  9. Rub a little bit of Vick’s VapoRub on your upper lip.
  10. Eat some spicy foods.
  11. Pour a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on a cloth, place near your nose and inhale.
  12. Gently massage your sinuses with your fingertips.
  13. Dissolve 1 teaspoon salt in 2 cups warm water. Using a dropper pour the solution in your nostrils. *You can also use a Neti Pot to do this.
  14. Fill a large bowl half way with boiling water, add 1 tablespoon Vick’s VapoRub. Drape a towel over your head and place your face over the bowl. Deeply inhale the steam for 5-10 minutes. Follow up with a glass of cold water. Repeat 2-3 times a day.
  15. Inhale the aroma of a freshly cut onion, for 4-5 minutes.
  16. Drink lots of herbal tea.
  17. Drink a Tomato Toddy made by adding 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of celery salt to 1 cup of hot tomato juice. Drink 2x a day.
  18. Chew on 3-4 basil leaves before eating and before going to bed.
  19. To loosen mucus, drink a tea made with 2 cloves, 1 stick of cinnamon, 2 crushed cardamom seeds and 1 black tea bag.
  20. Drink 1 cup of warm water mixed with 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey.
  21. Sprinkle some Eucalyptus oil on your pillow before you go to bed.
  22. Place a warm compress over your nose and sinuses.
  23. In a cup of boiling water add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 tablespoon honey. Let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Stir, strain and drink up.
  24. Inhale the steam from some boiling vinegar.
  25. Eat some garlic soup made by adding 2-3 cloves of crushed garlic to 1 cup boiling water.
  26. Use a nasal spray made by mixing together 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to 1 cup of non-chlorinated water.
  27. Drink some ginger tea made by adding a 2-inch piece of ginger (crushed) to 3 cups of boiling water. Continue boiling for 4-5 minutes. Add a little lemon and honey, drink up.
  28. Regularly drink a glass of cool water mixed with lemon.

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Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive a commission. I only recommend products or services that I personally believe will add value to my readers. All opinions stated are strictly my own. Read our full disclosure policy for more information. 

originally posted on 10/20/2014

Filed Under: Body & Soul, Health, Home Remedies Tagged With: health, remedies

Comments

  1. Karren Haller says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Oh my gosh, I am hopefully half way through this bought of miserable flu cold, but your remedies are great, a lot I didnt know, even as old as I am, see you can teach an old … new tricks!! Thanks and hope your family gets well soon!!! #Coldremedies

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  2. Mitzi says

    October 27, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I had no idea there were so many tips for a cold! Thanks for sharing them with us at Make It Monday. I'm sure they will come in handy in the coming months!

    Reply
  3. Angie Church says

    October 28, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    what a great list to keep handy awesome ideas I will have to remember to try
    come see me

    Reply
  4. Susen Kuchta says

    October 29, 2014 at 2:34 am

    love these ideas! Bunch of new ones I've never heard of like the basil tea, pinned!

    Reply
  5. Audrey Humaciu says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I'd never heard about using basil either. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Neti Pot especially when the congestion is due to allergies.

    Found this on In and Out of the Kitchen.

    Reply
  6. KC the Kitchen Chopper says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Everyone is going to be singing your praises this season for this valuable info. Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Love to see you again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. I love your website! 🙂 Pinned to our board!

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  7. Dina Felicetti says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Thanks for coming and linking up at #TheWeekendSocial. Please be sure to come back this week starting Thursday at 9PM EST on KitchenDreaming.com ! I hope to see you there! Pinned

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  8. the cape on the corner says

    November 5, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    ok i'm gonna try some of these things, as apparently of yesterday afternoon, i am in full on cold mode. no tasting for me, as my nose is stuffed up and my throat is getting dry from all my mouth breathing. oy!
    b

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