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Saltwater Nasal Rinse
A gentle saline rinse and gargle used to help clear nasal congestion during a cold or postnasal drip.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 65/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
A saline nasal rinse flushes the nasal passages with warm salt water to loosen mucus and ease congestion.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Eases nasal congestion
- Soothes postnasal drip
- Inexpensive and easy to repeat daily
🥄 How to use it
Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt in 8 oz warm water; use a neti pot or squeeze bottle to rinse each nostril, and gargleSwishing a warm liquid at the back of the throat, then spitting. How to make a gargle → with the remainder, up to 3 times a day.
How much: 1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water, used up to 3 times daily.
Why it works: Saline helps thin mucus and cleanse the nasal passages, which can ease congestion and postnasal drip comfort during a cold.
⚠️ Cautions
- Use distilled, sterile, or previously boiled water to avoid rare but serious infections
- Use less salt if you have high blood pressure
- See a doctor for symptoms of pneumonia (fever, chest pain, difficulty breathing) — nasal rinsing does not treat lung infections
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
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