Tag: Natural decongestants

Overusing medicated nasal decongestant sprays like Afrin for more than a few days can cause a condition known as rhinitis medicamentosa, or 'rebound congestion,' which makes a stuffy nose even worse. Fortunately, there are many safe, natural, and effective methods to help you decongest your nose without Afrin and break the cycle of dependency.

For over 5,000 years, the *Ephedra* plant, known as *ma huang* in traditional Chinese medicine, has been used to treat respiratory ailments. This ancient remedy is the original source of the stimulant and decongestant known as pseudoephedrine, a substance now predominantly produced synthetically due to health concerns associated with its natural form.