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Posted by Michael (Portland, Oregon) on 03/19/2013
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I just tried cayenne snorting, one bump in each nostril, and it hurts pretty bad for a few minutes. But my nose is now clear and I can breath, which I couldn't do 3 minutes ago.
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Posted by Tanya (Erwin, Nc) on 03/09/2013
Is this safe? I am willing to do almost anything to relieve this horrible pain.
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Posted by Rebecca (Fort Worth, Texas) on 03/19/2013
Snorting cayenne red pepper works, I have a sinus infection and put less than fourth tsp of ground cayenne pepper and mixed with 1/2 cup of water and ran it through my nose, it does burn but I feel 100 % better. Thanks for the advice. It's worth it.
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Posted by Roec (Los Angeles, Ca) on 03/19/2013
Whaaat? Please, Nooooo! Dont try this! There are far better ways for clearing sinus infections mentioned here. Once that water opens the pores and makes contact with mucus membranes, COMPLETELY bring you to your kneese, TORTURE!
Try apple cider vinegar or olive leaf. Juiced carrots, apples. You can take a hot shower or bath with Eucalyptus & Tea Tree oil but don't put cayenne on wet skin or mucus membrane skin!
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Posted by Deborah (Cincinnati, Oh) on 08/27/2013
I was really surprised to see that people are actually snorting cayenne pepper. This has to be extremely brutal. There are less torturous ways to inhale cayenne pepper. Dr. Oz mentioned a capsium nose spray that's on the market. Also, here's a remedy I tried just tonight. After having a killer sinus headache for two days. I thought I would try the old face over the hot steam routine. I added ACV to the hot water, draped a towel over my head and breathed in the fumes about five minutes. Got minimal relief but still in pain. An hour later decided to try again but add cayenne pepper to the water. Added about a teaspoon to a large mixing bowl of hot water. Inhaled about five minutes, headache gone even before the five minutes were up. That was 3 hours ago and head feels absolutely fine! NOTHING I have ever tried has worked this fast and this well.
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Posted by Tif (Toronto Ontario) on 12/28/2013
Can u please let me know how you feel after snorting the cayenne? Are there any residual effects?
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Posted by Marlo (Camrose, Ab, Canada) on 01/13/2012
Leave it to me to find an easier way to administer cayenne pepper via your sinuses. I have found that if you put the cayenne pepper in a ziplock bag around your mouth and nose, blowing into the bag with your mouth, then inhaling the disturbed dust into your nose is the best way to administer the cayenne for a sinus infection. You can repeat the process many times throughout the day rather that snorting it all at once which causes discomfort.
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Posted by Tea (Vancouver, Bc) on 02/03/2012
Did you just use Cayenne pepper in its powder form? How much a teaspoon or like half a teaspoon I'm dying to try this out but being a big wuss.
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Posted by Dave (Westminster, Md) on 08/22/2009
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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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Posted by Danielle (Boston, Ma) on 05/17/2010
Long term sinusitis is often 1 or 3 things (or a combination)
1.) Food Allergies. You can get a food allergy BLOOD test (ask a holistic doctor - the skin pin prick tests that ENTs/conventional doctors suggest are not as accurate.
2.) Heavy Metal Toxicity (Mercury/other heavy metals). Once the heavy metals are removed from your system (through EDTA/DMPS chelations - some patients have to get their fillings removed first) Heavy metals can hold onto yeast/molds/fungus and make it much harder to get of. My long term sinusitis completely cleared up after doing EDTA chelations. If you choose to do this, make sure you do it with a holistic doctor you trust.
3.) Yeast/Fungus - high potent Oregano oil works wonders for this type of sinus problem!
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Posted by Oldmanz (Hessel, MI USA) on 06/24/2009
cayenne for sinus problem: I snorted up cayenne pepper and it worked it hurt a bit but I will do anything that works this has been a llife long problem. My ? is do you do it daily or just when your having the problem. Oldmanz
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Posted by Helpyourself (Texas) on 01/11/2015
No need to snort. This works well -- 20 drops in about 4 oz water. Couple times per week, then do in moderation or when needed. Good Luck!
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Posted by Sunday (Chicago, IL) on 12/23/2008
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Cayenne Pepper: Yes, this truly works!!!! I have chronic sinus problems. I tried the pepper, by snorting it, and within minutes it worked. I then put a 1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper in my green tea, and I was amazed the power of pepper! I didnt have to go to the doctor. We need to put this in cans. it works!
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Posted by Adeleine (Portland, Oregon) on 03/20/2008
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cayenne snorting: This crap works! Immediate relief. Lots of blowing the nose after, particularly if you don't manage to sneeze. Huge globs of infection came out after I tried this. However, I think I used too much cayenne. I would suggest using 2 lines, each one just one quarter to one sixth the size of your pinky fingernail (width and length). Anyway, great remedy if you have eyes you can't even move around anymore because there is so much pressure behind them causing pain.
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Posted by Beth (Ny) on 12/06/2023
I did not inhale it, I put it in neti pot mixed w warm water which is very safe …
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Posted by David (PA) on 02/08/2021
Can you share your recipe for making a cayenne pepper nasal spray? I can't seem to get any recipe other than someone saying a pinch in water.
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Posted by Jb (Nyc, US) on 02/27/2015
I have been getting sinus pain for about 6 months... Tons of pressure between my eyes, forehead, cheeks, ears, and the back of my head. I would even get pain on my jaw and the back of my neck. At times my head felt like a bowling ball. Neti pot gives me temporary relief and works best for me when done a few times a week. I tried the cayenne (a tiny dab of the powder at a time so only a few specks were on the q-tip (I was scared to do a big bump) next thing you know I did it 5 times!!! I had so much mucus come out that I did not know was there. No wonder I have had so much pain. I am going to do it again tomorrow and then probably like once or twice a week until it's completely gone. Oh btw... I definitely teared, coughed, and sneezed like other folks on here. Prepare mentally! :)
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Posted by Jen (Ca) on 03/27/2017
So is it OK to do this more than once? I have been using cayanne drops diluted with water and a qtip. I havent noticed any mucus or anything coming out. I do notice that one nostril I cant put it up very far. There is a blockage or something. Thoughts??
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Posted by laurextream (London) on 10/02/2024
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I tried this but it burns a lot, I feel like I am choking.
Is there a better remedy, that does the job but doesn't burn like this?
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Posted by AA (WA) on 10/02/2024
Acute infection? Chronic infection?
For acute, start with Boiron SinusCalm Tablets for Sinus Pain Relief, Runny Nose, Congestion, Sinus Pressure, Headache, it works.
For chronic, read this: How To Get Rid of Sinus Infection with Homeopathic Medicines
https://www.drhomeo.com/sinusitis/homeopathic-remedies-for-sinus-infections/
