Traditional Treatment Your treatment will depend on the cause of the problem. See your doctor who can give you a correct diagnosis. Over-the-counter medications can often help but only temporarily - always consult your Doctor or Pharmacist. Alternative/Natural Treatments These treatments will want to work on the underlying cause and to relieve the symptoms you have. Aromatherapy - Inhaling steam can help clear nasal passages. Add essential oils of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), tea tree (Melaleuca spp.), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), or peppermint (Mentha piperita) to the water in a humidifier during the day, and use the essential oil of lavender (Lavandula officinalis) in the evening for a better night's sleep. Go To Our Aromatherapy Section for more information on these and other oils. Inhaling steam can help clear nasal passages. Add essential oils of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), tea tree (Melaleuca spp.), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), or peppermint (Mentha piperita) to the water in a humidifier during the day, and use the essential oil of lavender (Lavandula officinalis) in the evening for a better night's sleep. Go To Our Aromatherapy Section for more information on these and other oils. Chinese Herbs - Chinese medicine relies on mixtures of traditional herbs brewed in water and drunk at prescribed intervals. The Minor Blue Dragon Combination is recommended to reduce nasal drainage. Consult a Professional for the correct amounts of each herb to use for your condition. Chinese medicine relies on mixtures of traditional herbs brewed in water and drunk at prescribed intervals. The Minor Blue Dragon Combination is recommended to reduce nasal drainage. Consult a Professional for the correct amounts of each herb to use for your condition. Herbal Therapies - Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) may help dry up postnasal drip. Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) may help dry up postnasal drip. Homoeopathy - For postnasal drip associated with symptoms of a common cold, try Nux vomica three or four times a day for two days. For other kinds of postnasal drip, a Homoeopath will prescribe a remedy for your particular symptoms. For postnasal drip associated with symptoms of a common cold, try Nux vomica three or four times a day for two days. For other kinds of postnasal drip, a Homoeopath will prescribe a remedy for your particular symptoms. Personal Care
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