How to Naturally Get Rid of Mucus

Mucus buildup can be a nuisance, especially when you have a sinus infection. While the extra goo is certainly nothing anyone wants to deal with, mucus in general is a natural and healthy occurrence. It helps to protect all the fragile tissue inside of you from infection. Still, you can get red of excess mucus, which is usually the sign of an infection or a symptom of some other illness.

Things You'll Need

• Vitamin C
• Goldenseal
• Eucalyptus oil

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Instructions

• 1

  Start taking Vitamin C tablets daily. Make sure it is the fat-soluble kind that your body can store for a while. This will help build your immune system, which will fight off ailments that could be the cause of excess mucus.

• 2

  Make tea that includes goldenseal. This plant has many health uses and has an alkaloid that fights off many different kinds of infection. Not only will you be healthier thanks to goldenseal, your mucus level will drop significantly.

• 3

  Put some eucalyptus oil on a towel whenever you feel you have too much mucus and inhale the vapors. This oil is a natural expectorant, which means it helps to loosen up mucus. This is because of the natural tannins that are found in eucalyptus.