Neti Pot Solution Recipe

Reader Contribution by Hannah Kincaid
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Combine essential oil infused salt with a dash of baking soda for a simple and accessible neti pot solution recipe to help prevent sinus issues.

When I still lived at home with my parents, my mom would sing out “neti pot!” every time I complained of sinus pressure or sounded congested, which was fairly often during cold, dry winter weather. At first I hated using the neti pot, which involves pouring salty water into one nostril and out the other to help clear sinus congestion and rinse out allergy-causing debris, like pollen. I always waited until the infection was so bad that my sinuses were completely clogged and the salt burned my irritated mucous membranes. No wonder I hated it!

In college, I couldn’t afford to buy antibiotics every time my sinuses flared, plus I was becoming more aware about the negative side-effects that antibiotics can have on our gut microbiomes. As an alternative, I started using my neti pot three or four times a week to prevent sinus and allergy symptoms from taking hold in the first place – what a difference that made!  I learned that Ayurvedic practitioners have used nasal rinses for thousands of years and they complete their rinse with the application of Nasya, or “nose” oil, to keep their nasal passages from drying out.

By switching my neti pot usage to a preventative habit rather than a last-minute treatment for acute sinus conditions, I completely changed my relationship with the neti pot and my appreciation for sinus rinses in general. I haven’t had a sinus infection for years, and now I’m the one singing out “neti pot!” every time a friend or coworker complains of sinus or allergy congestion.

  • Updated on Aug 8, 2022
  • Originally Published on Jan 9, 2017
Tagged with: essential oils, family health, Hannah Kincaid, home remedies, neti pot, Reader Contributions, sea salt
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