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greetings, i have been recently suffering from severe sinusitis with accompanying headaches that wake me up almost everynight. the doctor has giving me all kinds of prescriptions but i dont like taking all those pills/sprays (although i do ) i have noticed that drinking a cup of chamomile and peppermint tea (sleepy time brand ) gives me somewhat speedy relief in breaking up the congestion and thus relieving the blinding headache pain. my question is can anyone suggest a tea blend/brand that works well with alleviating my congestion. i just want to try different types of tea to see if anything works as well or better. many thanks, cj

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cj
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The people that believe in homeopathy also believe that mint prevents the effect of their sugar-ball-medicines. I have friends that even order special toothpastes as they also believe all the regular ones contain mint.

Kuri that believes in mint and avoids homeopathy

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kuri

Hey Michael. If he means Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea, that has some other things in it too, like Valerian, I think. At least the one I have does.

I suspect the peppermint is what's clearing the sinuses, as people often drink it to clear their breathing. Another herb that's good for breathing (though I have no idea how it tastes in tea) is mullein.

Upton's, BTW, sells some peppermint, IIRC.

Ian

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Ian Rastall

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Kuri,

With all due respect, no need to avoid homeopathy. You dilute the substance to the point where not a single molecule remains in the water, but the water "remembers." Nothing to fear. Literally.

Michael

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Michael Plant

Well homeopathy is different than herbal medicine. But some herbs can definitely affect other medications. For instance, I've read that taking ginko biloba on a regular basis improves blood flow, which is what it is supposed to do (and is what allegedly causes it's thought boosting abilities) but a stronger blood flow could cause serious problems if one is, say, going in for surgery, or if one is also taking asprin which also thins the blood...or...or.

Oh, and I also saw last week's episode of House (on that scurious network Fox) which featured "mugwort tea" as a prominent character.

That's my point is all.

Melinda, NOT an herbalist, NOT a doctor, someone who tries to use intelligence and common sense in her own best interest.

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Melinda

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