Neti Pot Saline Solution

Chef #1318338's Note:

How to make your own neti pot saline solution mix (for sinus cleansing). This recipe makes 60 doses, equivalent to a box of mixture you might purchase at the drugstore. I determined the proper ingredients, ratios, and dose size from saline solution mix sold over-the-counter. I only recommend using this recipe if you're familiar with how neti pots work. Non-iodized salt is the normal ingredient for neti pot solution - the additional baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) seems to help sooth nasal passages. If you're uncertain about the baking soda, omit it and just use the salt. Simple, yet effective.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 60

• 1 1/4 cups unrefined salt (non-iodized)
• 6 tablespoons baking soda

Directions:

1. Combine the salt and baking soda in a mortar and pestle.
2. Grind the mixture until very fine (the finer the grain, the faster it will dissolve).
3. Use approximately 1/2 tsp per 8 oz of tepid water.

Reviews

[lisaisapotter]

you can put the uniodized salt in a coffee grinder instead of using a mortar and pestle. you can also buy canning salt. it is already ground up finely. enjoy.

[Chef #419200]

Just wanted to thank you for your recipe. And for doing all the calculations for us. when I purchased my neti pot it came with a small pkg of solution, but otherwise I've never bought them. Just mixed up my own with Celtic Sea Salt & Baking soda each time I needed it.
I am going to make your version as with winter and cold & flu season being here, I will use it everyday to wash away any germs and allergy problems too.
Again...thank you VERY much
Laurie

[Retro Kali]

Thank you so much for posting! I use a neti pot all the time, and hate buying what is essentially salt in those expensive little bags at the health food store. Now I can make my own!