R.R. asks from Fresno, CA on November 18, 2008
What Is the Salt Water Solution That Goes in the Netti Pot Nasal Cleanser
I have run out of the little packets that you mix with water for the netti pot, and know that you can make your own solution, but I don't remember what it is. thanks
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T.F. answers from San Francisco on November 21, 2008
I also just use warm water and a pinch of salt. I do get the salt without Iodine which I easily found at Safeway. You'll know if you get too much as it will sting a bit. The Netti Pot is great! I swear by it and think it's saved me from a sinus infection a few times.
T.E. answers from Chico on November 18, 2008
My doctor that prescribed a netty pot for my daughter said not to buy the premixed packets to just use warm water and a pinch of salt. It works great.
G.R. answers from San Francisco on November 22, 2008
I use pink hymalayan salt. I let a chunk sit in a jar of water to dissolve. Preferably a tiny bit of salt is still on the bottom, telling me that the solution has taken on as much salt as it can. Than I pour a tablespoon or two of this solution into my neddi and fill with clean water. I find I can test the salinity by taste. It has to be very salty, but not TOO salty. It'll burn if it's too much or even too little salt.
I'm sure there are precise recipes, which may even include more ingredients.
J.S. answers from San Francisco on November 18, 2008
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