Learn how to make your own neti pot salt solution with pure essential oils. It’s easy to make and very inexpensive. It’s also great for your sinuses and keeping your nose clean!
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If you’ve ever bought that salt solution that comes with your neti pot, you know the cost can add up. Especially if you have sinus issues and use the neti pot often.
Today I have an easy recipe for making the the neti pot salt solution using pure essential oils. It’s super easy and economical!
I am a huge neti pot fan. If you suffer from allergies or have sinus congestion, a neti pot can be your best friend. The one that I have comes with little salt packets that you mix with distilled water. They are convenient for traveling but they can be expensive.
To get a sense of how many of those salt packets we can go through, check out my family’s collection of neti pots. We each have our own.
My hubby only uses his when he has a cold, but Max and I use it often. We both have pretty bad allergies and it really helps clear us out.
You know how it feels when you get so stuffed up that you can’t breathe at all through your nose? Well when I use my neti pot, all that stuff comes out and I can breathe like a dream.
What’s In My Neti Pot Salts?
So after a little internet investigation I came up with a recipe that I’ve been using for a couple of years now. Luckily I had all the ingredients at hand.
I wanted to use unprocessed, fine sea salt so I used Real Salt.
“Real Salt is the only brand of sea salt harvested from an ancient, pristine ocean near Redmond, Utah. … unrefined, ancient sea salt with a complete blend of minerals…”
It’s the perfect type of salt for this recipe because it is non-iodized. I also used two essential oil which were rosemary and tea tree.
About The Essential Oils
First of all my disclaimer: I am not a doctor and these ideas are not to be taken as medical advice– they are simply what works for me and my family. If you are using essential oils for medicinal purposes, make sure you are using a high-quality oil.
I used Plant Therapy essential oils as I think they are a high quality oil and they are pure essential oils. That is they are not fragrance oils. I also really like Aura Casia essential oils and Young Living and doTERRA are also good brands.
I bought this cool kit from Plant Therapy for cleaning and am very happy with it. I also use essential oils in my daily bath. I make my own bath salts using Epsom salts and the oils.
Neti Pot Salt Recipe
The basic recipe is 8 tablespoons (½ cup) of non-iodized salt like Real Salt + 10 drops of rosemary essential oil and 6 drops of tea tree oil essential oil.
Again, make sure you use PURE essential oils and not fragrance oils. This is vitally important.
Mix the oils in the salt mixture and keep in a glass jar or container.
How To Use The Salt To Make A Solution
To use, just take a pinch of the salt and put it in your neti pot with roughly a cup of warm distilled water. Dissolve and then use as you normally do. If you use a neti pot then you know it’s also important to use distilled water.
Well that is all there is to it. I hope this helps you out a little if you are like us and use your neti pot often.
Neti Pot Salts Recipe
Use these salts with distilled water to make a salt solution for your neti pot.
Materials
- ½ cup of Real Salt or any non-iodized salt
- 10 drops of rosemary PURE essential oil
- 8 drops of tea tree oil PURE essential oil
Tools
- 1 glass jar with lid
- spoon to stir
Instructions
- In a glass jar, add the salts and the essential oils. Mix well and add your lid to store. If you feel this is too strong for you, please double the amound of salt. I've been using it for many years and have not had a problem but use your best judgement.
- Use a pinch of the salts with roughly 1 cup of warm distilled water to use in your neti pot.
Notes
Please make sure to use PURE essential oils not fragrance oils. Also use distilled water and non iodized salt.
I am not a doctor and these ideas are not to be taken as medical advice– they are simply what works for me and my family. If you are using essential oils for medicinal purposes, make sure you are using a high-quality oil. Please consult your doctor before using if you are worried.
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Redmond Real Salt - Ancient Fine Sea Salt, Unrefined Mineral Salt, 16 Ounce Pouch (1 Pack)
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Jenna says
Are you kidding me?! I put only 1 drop each of Tea Tree and Rosemary essential oils and it nearly burned my head off! I didn’t even drain the entire net pot but only just could handle 2 seconds of this and I thought I was going to die. Your suggestion of using 10 drops of Rosemary and 8 of Tea Tree is WAY TOO MUCH. BEWARE OF THIS RECIPE!
Denise says
Hi Jenna, I’m sorry this recipe was too strong for you. I’ve been using it for years and I originally got it from here (https://www.shaktinj.com/documents/NasalIrrigationRegimen.pdf) If you want to, you can an additional 1/2 cup of the Real salt and mix well to dilute it. Good luck.
Robin says
Jenna, was the 1 drop each, Rosemary and Tea Tree, that you used in one Neti pot of salt water?
The amounts that are in the recipe, when mixed with the 1/2 cup salt, would amount to even less per Neti pot than you used, if only a “pinch” of the salt mixture was mixed with the Neti pot of warm water.
Pierre says
I fully agree, the proportion are way off – especially that essential oil should never ever be put directly ingested or put into the nose. No indication of the volume of water used here ! for that much of essential oil drop, I recommend a swimming pool to dilute. That’s an absolute no go for me !
Denise says
Hi Pierre, as I mentioned to Jenna, I have been using this recipe for years and years. I dilute just a pinch as stated in the recipe with about 1 cup of warm distilled water to dilute it.This batch of salts lasts me for at least a year so a pinch of the salts is truly a very small amount to be diluting in water. I’m sorry that this recipe is not for you.
Lorrese Roer says
I absolutely loved the recipe for my sinus congestion. I mixed it a mason jar – 2:30 am – by the time I finish cleaning the neti pot and laid back down, I was so much better. Loved the exact recipe!!!
Denise says
Hi Lorrese, I’m so glad you liked it. I have been using if for years and years and it’s very helpful for me. Thanks for coming back to comment.
Connie Moultroup says
Unfortunately….both of those oil companies fractionated their oils. There are better oils out there!!!
Denise says
Hi Connie, I do believe that they are good quality oils in my opinion. Here is link to Plant Therapy oils (https://www.planttherapy.com/faqs) which states, “All of Plant Therapy’s oils are 100% pure, free from any additives, adulterants or dilutions. They are of the absolute highest quality and are ideal for use in aromatherapy.”
And I have been using Aura Casia oils for years. Here is a link to their quality page. (https://www.auracacia.com/community/about/quality)
Stephanie says
I’ve been using Plant Therapy oils for awhile now and absolutely love them!!! I’ve tried several other brands and Plant Therapy is by far the best overall! I can’t say enough good things about their oils!!!
Pam says
I am so happy to have found this wonderful recipe! I suffer from tinnitus, which seems to be aggravated by sinus pressure. My ENT prescribed a nasal spray, which provided some relief, but was baffled as to the cause and wanted to run all these allergy tests. I’ve been using this solution for just over a week and already experiencing much more relief! I’ve always believed in simple and natural! Thank you!
Denise says
Hi Pam,
I am an avid neti pot user and this is something I can whip up all the time. Glad you like it!
Karin says
I am cracking up as I read this because you and i have almost the exact same collection of Neti pots and essential oil brands! I am a new Neti pot user and the difference in my allergy symptoms has been miraculous. How did I ever live without this little wonder every allergy season? It just occurred to me today to use essential oils in the water so I was very happy to find your recipe. I’ll be mixing up a batch of this tonight for sure.
Denise says
Hi Karin, I love my neti pot. I just got over a cold and I think the neti pot totally cut down the duration. FYI my son and I have been taking a supplement called Country Life Allermax that has helped us a lot. We take 1 a day for over a year and it has really helped with our allergies. My son was taking allergie shots and it just wasn’t working but this has worked better. It’s a d-histamine not an anti-histamine. It gets rid of histamines that have built up in your system. Just thought I’d throw that out there. Good luck with your neti pot salt!