Headache (sinus)
Synopsis of Headache (sinus)
A sinus headache occurs when the sinuses (air-filled cavities in the skull) become inflamed or congested, typically due to infection (sinusitis), allergies, or cold weather. The inflammation causes pressure and pain in the forehead, cheeks, nose bridge, or around the eyes. Pain often intensifies when bending forward, lying down, or with sudden head movement.
Unlike migraines or tension headaches, sinus headaches usually occur with other sinus symptoms, such as:
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Nasal congestion
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Runny nose
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Facial pressure or tenderness
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Postnasal drip
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Reduced sense of smell
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Ear pressure or fullness
Many headaches believed to be "sinus" in origin are actually migraines or tension headaches, so accurate diagnosis is key. True sinus headaches typically occur with an upper respiratory infection or allergy flare-up.
When to see a doctor:
If sinus pain persists beyond 10 days, worsens after improvement, or is accompanied by fever or thick nasal discharge, a bacterial sinus infection may require antibiotics. Chronic sinus pain may signal allergies or structural nasal issues.
Natural remedies for Headache (sinus)
Steam Inhalation: Loosens mucus and relieves sinus pressure.
Saline Nasal Rinse: Clears allergens and helps drain sinuses (use distilled or boiled water).
Warm Compress: Apply to face to reduce inflammation and improve sinus drainage.
Stay Hydrated: Thins mucus for easier drainage.
Elevate Head While Sleeping: Prevents sinus fluid buildup overnight.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Headache (sinus)
activated charcoal
alpha-pinene
apple
waterhyssop
basil
berry flavor
beta-pinene
betel
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
black cumin
Indian frankincense
chamomile
coating
cucumber
turmeric
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
ginger
goldenseal
greek mountain tea
onion
horseradish
lemon
licorice root
moringa
mustard seed
parsley
pear
peppermint oil
schizonepeta
spearmint leaf
vitamin C
zinc
chickweed
tangerine
hyssop
cardamom
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
commiphora
myrrh
chrysanthemum
fern
trace minerals
eucalyptus
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
aster root
cayenne pepper
soursop
3-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid
Avens
Asoka
Asafetida
Agastache
American Basil
Angel's Trumpet
Arisaema erubescens
Artemisia Herba-Alba
Aliphatic alcohol
Allicin
Asarum heterotropoides
Arsenic
Activated Charcoal
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Alpinia (unspecified)
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Axocopaque
African Basil
Agrimonia pilosa
Allyl Sulfide
Alpha-pinene
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Acetylsalicylic acid
Anise
Ananain
Asian Plantain
Amor seco
Arani
Artemisia (unspecified)
Asarum sieboldii
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Atractylone
Belladonna
Black Seed
Bentonite
Belleric myrobalan
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Brandy
Boswellia serrata
Balsam
Bayleaf
Betel
Billygoat plum
Beta-pinene
Brine
Bergamot Oil
Boswellia
Bear Garlic
Bicarbonate (mixed)
black salt
Black Seed Oil
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Brassica (unspecified)
Birch
Bruteridine
Black Pepper
Black Mustard
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Belamcanda
bitartrate
Borneol
cucumber
Cinnamomum
Cannabis
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cucurbita moschata
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Colloid
Coriander
Common Plantain
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cardamom
Cajuput
Camphor
Chokecherry
Castor
Calamus rhizome
Cassia (unspecified)
Cayenne
Centipeda
Chinese peony
Chrysanthemum (unspecified)
Camphor
Carrot oil
Citrus nobilis
Cynanchum otophyllum
Chinese Pine
Chlorine
Ceylon Ginger
Costus
Citrus oil
Carthamus
citrus spp.
Cicada
Clerodendrum indicum
Cambodium Cardamom
Caratuberside
Chondrus
Dianthus
DIVI-DIVI
Diatomaceous Earth
Diclofenac
Dragonhead
Dogwood (unspecified)
Diterpenes
Dichrostachys glomerata
Ephedra
Enzyme (unspecified)
Evodia
European Vervain
Elephant's Head
Elastase
Fuchsia
Fomes fomentarius
Fang-Feng
Flowering quince
Flavor (Natural & Artificial)
Flavonones
Fritillary (unspecified)
Goldthread
Gelcap
Ground Ivy
Gnaphalium
Glycoside
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gardenia
Galangal
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
Hedychium Spicatum
Halitum
Houttynia
Honeysuckle (unspecified)
Himalayan Fir
Honey
Holarrhena (unspecified)
Henna
Hemp Agrimony
Himalaya Berry
Hairy Fig
Horsemint
iridoids
Isothiocyanate
Indian Frankincense
Isoquinoline alkaloids
Indian Coraltree
Iris
Indian Fagonia
Japanese Apricot
Javanese Turmeric
Japanese Mint
Japanese Honeysuckle
Korean Angelica
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Litsea
Licorice (various)
Ligustilides
Luo San
Lavandula (unspecified)
Labrador Tea
Luo Han Guo
Linalool
Lactobacillus (unspepcified)
Mentha haplocalyx
Masson Pine
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Myristicin
mineral (unspecified)
Mustard (unspecified)
Mallow
Myrtle
Morinda
Moroccan oregano
Magnesium Salicylate
Marshmallow
Malva sylvestris
Myrrh
Matapalo Tree
Mangostin
Momordica (unspecified)
Montmorillonite
Ma Huang
Macaranga indica
Notopterygium
Neoandrographolides
Natsudaidai
Natural flavor(s)
Nutmeg & Mace
Naphthoquinone (unspecified)
Nimbidin
Orange (unspecified)
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Osha
Orris
Osmanthus
Peppermint leaf
Phellodendron
Plantain (unspecified)
Premna
Peppermint essence
perilla
Pulsatilla
Pluchea
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Procaine
Potato
Pimpinella (unspecified)
Polygonatum (unspecified)
Papaya
Piper retrofractum
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Piper nigrum
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Pineapple
Pimpinella
Pine (unspecified)
Plectranthus amboinicus
Phenols (unspecified)
Polyphenols (mixed)
Quisqualis
Rue
Rosemary antioxidant S-32
Radish
Rosmarinic Acid
Spanish Needle
Salicylate (unspecified)
Shark Liver Oil
Self-Heal
Sweet Annie
Spearmint
Salvia (unspecified)
Sensitive Plant
Stabilizers
Solanum indicum
Southernwood
Spanish Oregano
Syrup
scallion
Salt (Himalayan)
Sage-leaf alangium
sage oil
Sagebrush
Spantholobus
Sesame Oil
Sphaeranthus indicus
Squash (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Spanish Thyme
Sage
Semecarpus anacardium
Serratiopeptidase
Sugarcane
Sweet Bay
Storax
Sedanenolide
Thyme
Turmeric
Taraxacum mongolicum
Thymus satureioides
Thiosulfinate
Teri Pod
Vervain
Vitex negundo
Varuna
Vitricin
Willow (unspecified)
Water Lily (unspecified)
White thyme
White Peony
Wax
Wasabia japonica
Water Pepper
Willow
White Nettle
Wild Thyme
Wulinshen
Wild Mint
Willow Bark
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
Yogurt
