Make Your Own Neti Pot Salt Solution for Sinuses

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 (1/2 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 some 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.

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Neti Pot Salts Recipe

Yield: 1/2 cup

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty: very easy

Use these salts with distilled water to make a salt solution for your neti pot.

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Materials

• 1/2 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

1. In a glass jar, add the salts and the essential oils. Mix well and add your lid to store.
2. Use a pinch with 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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  Plant Therapy Organic Rosemary Essential Oil 100% Pure, USDA Certified Organic, Undiluted, Natural Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Grade 10 mL (1/3 oz)
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  Plant Therapy Organic Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca) 100% Pure, USDA Certified Organic, Undiluted, Natural Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Grade 10 mL (1/3 oz)
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  Redmond Real Salt - Ancient Fine Sea Salt, Unrefined Mineral Salt, 16 Ounce Pouch (1 Pack)
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