Home remedies for runny nose and excessive sneezing. Some people have dry cough and stuffed nose when they suffer from cold, however some other people suffer from a runny, dripping nose. The eyes are watery, there is constant discharge of watery phlegm from the nose which is cause discomforting. The person may have extreme difficulty in talking to people and may want to stay indoors. Constant sneezing make matters worse. In such a situation, one can get relief if the constant stream of watery phlegm from the nose is stopped.
Lady fingers or Okra : This is a vegetable that contains a sticky substance called mucilage. Wash the okra pods and take out the seeds. Then eat the okra pods after boiling them. Also drink the water in which the okra pods were boiled to prevent any wastage of mucilage.
Hot water : Drink some hot water. It will make the runny nose more runny and make the body release phlegm at a high rate. A lot of phlegm is expelled and the nose and throat is relieved greatly.
Sour fruits : Take out the juice of lemon, lime, orange or pineapple and put this in warm water. Drink this sour juice. It should provide relief from runny nose and frequent sneezing.
Peppercorns : Chew some peppercorns ( black pepper ) in the mouth. It is going to feel spicy which can help with the condition of runny nose and watery eyes.
Warm chicken soup is an awesome remedy for cold and runny nose in babies and adults too. In case of any kind of cold, cough, sinus infection or other respiratory tract infection, chicken soup is very relaxing.
Turmeric : When preparing food, add some turmeric to it. When the food starts cooking, turmeric vapors emerge along with other vapors of the food. Take these vapors. They can be really helpful in stopping a runny nose.
Cucumber : Apply cucumber slices over the eyes to reduce the watery eyes and redness. Cool cucumber is great for the eyes.
Ginger tea : Drink ginger tea many times a day. Ginger is very helpful in cold and cough.
Lemongrass tea : The exquisite flavor of lemongrass in tea makes it more potent in treating the condition of cold and runny nose.
Leeks : This is a vegetable which is of the onion family. Making a vegetable of leeks is beneficial in the condition of runny nose.
Schisandra berry : These berries from China are an ingredient in a famous traditional Chinese remedy for runny nose, watery eyes and other symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis. One can take these berries for getting relief from this condition.
Sage tea : Sage is a popular herb which has drying properties. It can dry up the throat and nasal passages and can thus provide relief from runny nose. However, it should not be given for runny nose to babies and kids. Sage should be taken in the form of herbal tea.
If the runny nose is a symptom of allergy, like rhinitis, then one should consult a doctor to get relief from discomfort.
