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Homemade nose drops
Make nasal drops as a home remedy yourself
If you do not want to take chemical nose drops, you can easily make them yourself. Above all, the sea salt nasal spray, which has no side effects and is quite beneficial for mild discomfort, can be made quite quickly at home. Variations, such as the addition of essential oils, are also possible. Most nasal drops that are commercially available contain preservatives that some people are allergic to. Since the own production is a good alternative. It is important to measure the ingredients accurately and to work hygienically.
contents
- Make nasal drops as a home remedy yourself
- Conventional nose drops from the pharmacy
- General
- Making sea salt nose drops
- Salt and honey
- Salt chamomile nose drops
- Nose drops with aloe vera
- Honey chamomile nose drops
- Nose drops with oil
- Hypertonic saline solution
- Which salt is best used
- Summary
Conventional nose drops from the pharmacy
When conventional pharmacy nose drops, which usually have chemical additives, are used from time to time and only over a short period of time, this is usually not a problem. However, the nose can get used to the decongestant components and even react with an increased swelling of the mucous membranes. The body will become quite fast depending on the nasal spray, if this is not stopped in time.
Nasal drops can help against stuffy noses as well as dry nasal mucous membranes. Self-made nose drops can be adapted to the respective symptoms. (Image: Ralf Geithe / fotolia.com) The better choice here are sea salt nose drops. These are available in the pharmacy, but can also be easily and quickly self-made. These nasal drops contain a so-called isotonic saline solution, which means that this corresponds to the pressure of the blood plasma and thus no negative fluid shifts occur in the body. Accordingly, the sea salt nasal spray is safe and does not depend. The nasal drops have no side effects and are also suitable for infants and babies. The "salty" nose drops cleanse, moisturize and boost the defense of the nasal mucous membranes. A good saltwater nasal spray contains no preservatives - so do it yourself.
General
If nose drops are made at home, make sure to be clean. Hands and everything that is needed, must be thoroughly washed before preparation. An already used vial is best boiled. The self-made drops generally contain no preservatives and are therefore stable for only two to three days. They are best stored in the refrigerator.
The nasal drops are always shaken a little before use, so that the substances combine well again. Drops containing oil or honey are warmed slightly in the hand when in the refrigerator. For infants and toddlers, sea salt drops with an isotonic saline solution are well suited. All other drops are best not used in children without prior consultation with the pediatrician or midwife.
Making sea salt nose drops
You make a 0.9 percent saline solution, and this works like this: 100 ml of boiled water contains 0.9 g of pure sea salt. The salt must not contain any Rieselhilfen or other - normal table salt is therefore not suitable. For the measurement of 0.9g a special balance is necessary. If you do not have one, pour 9 g of salt on one liter of boiled water and simply pour the rest away. The salt is dissolved in the water and when cooled, filled into a clean spray bottle - finished are the homemade nose drops. These are, as already mentioned, only two to a maximum of three days preserved. That's why they should always be freshly made. Best of all, the bottle is boiled before each time, so that there can not hold any germs.
Salt and honey
Half a teaspoon of honey can be added to the finished sea salt nasal drops (100 ml). It is best to heat the honey in advance so that it bonds better with the salt solution.
Salt chamomile nose drops
Salt and camomile support each other in their effect. The homemade sea salt nose drops is simply mixed with freshly brewed, cooled chamomile tea and the salt camomile nose drops are ready.
Aloe Vera provides a lot of moisture, which helps against dry nasal mucous membranes. A small amount of pure aloe vera juice is added to the sea salt nasal drops. (Image: HLPhoto / fotolia.com) Nose drops with aloe vera
Aloe Vera provides a lot of moisture. This also helps with dry nasal mucous membranes. So half a teaspoon of pure aloe vera juice is added to the sea salt nasal drops (100 ml), the preparation of which has already been mentioned, as soon as the water-salt mixture has cooled.
Honey chamomile nose drops
The honey camomile nose drops contain only water, chamomile and honey. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, nourishing and decongestant. Especially with a blocked nose, this plant is helpful. From two heaped teaspoons full of chamomile flowers and a quarter liter of boiling water, a tea infusion is prepared. This must draw for about five minutes and is mixed after straining with so much honey until a syrup similar liquid is formed. The honey added supports the effect. Honey is wound healing, anti-inflammatory and boosts defense. Especially with a cold, if the nose is slightly inflamed, these nose drops are recommended. But even with a sore nose, triggered by allergic rhinitis. Several times a day, a drop of honey-camomile mixture will be added to each nostril for a soothing effect. This home remedy is only a short time shelf life and should therefore always fresh (at least every two days) are produced.
Nose drops with oil
Oil has a very nourishing effect on the irritated nasal mucous membranes. So, some good, cold-pressed olive oil can be brought into the nose with a pipette and rubbed with the clean finger something. This is especially helpful if the mucous membranes are particularly dry and need care. A drop of essential oil, such as eucalyptus, may be added to the oil. But beware: this is not for infants and toddlers. Even adults do not tolerate the essential oils all equally well. At best, the application is initially tested very carefully, with a small drop.
If nasal drops with oil are used against dry mucous membranes, these should best be introduced with a pipette. (Image: Yantra / fotolia.com) Hypertonic saline solution
As a rule, an isotonic saline solution is used for nasal drops - especially in infants and toddlers. In adults, however, if the mucus is quite firm and viscous, the hypertonic saline solution can also be a good help. Simply use more than 9 g of salt per liter of water - but not more than twice as much, ie not more than 18 g. Even adults should not use these nasal drops for more than a few days, as the higher salt concentration may dry out and irritate the mucous membranes.
Which salt is best used
For home-made nasal drops with salt, it is best to use a good, pure sea salt or Himalayan salt. An iodized salt or a simple cooking salt from the kitchen are not recommended.
Summary
Making nasal drops yourself is easy. It is important to pay attention to cleanliness so that no germs get into the drops. Also, the drops should not be used for more than two to three days. For infants and toddlers, the nasal drops of isotonic saline solution are best. The containers should always be clean and preferably boiled before use. (Sw)