The sinus cavities are located on either side of the nose and are covered by a very thin membrane. When this membrane becomes infected or swollen, it blocks the conduit through which the mucus is secreted. This results in pressure that causes headaches, face pain, and nasal congestion.

Menthol steam: In a pot with hot, steaming water put a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Cover your head with a towel so that the steam does not escape. Put your face close to the steam and breathe on it, being careful not to burn yourself.

Garlic drops: Crush a garlic clove and put it in four teaspoons of water. With a dropper, apply 10 drops of this solution into each nostril. Use twice daily.

Radishes cataplasm: 1 onion and 6 radishes. Mince onions and radishes until you have a paste. Spread the paste on a gauze and appy to sinus for 30 minutes or an hour.

Temperature contrast: Fill a bowl with hot water and another one with cold water. Put a hand in each. Rotate your hands.

Saline solution: Mix 1/3 teaspoon of salt with a pinch of baking soda in a cup of warm water. Fill a dropper with the solution. With your head back, cover one nostril and put the solution in the other. Blow your nose gently and repeat the same procedure with the other nostril.

Verbena tortilla: Whisk an egg white until creamy. Add three small pieces of verbena leaves to it and make it like a tortilla. Fry in oil. Place tortilla on a smooth cloth. Fold it as a bandage and put on the forehead all night. Repeat for 4 nights in a row.

Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea loosens the mucus. Drink several cups a day and breathe on chamomile steam.

Apply pressure: Put your thumbs on each side of the nose and apply pressure on the cartilage for 30 seconds. Release and repeat.

Honey steam: Put three or four tablespoons of honey in a liter of water and boil. Cover your head with a towel so that the steam does not escape, put face closer to the pot and breathe on the steam, being careful not to burn yourself.