Ingredients
Scale
4 oz distilled water
1 tsp horsetail, dried or fresh
1 tsp yarrow, dried or fresh
1 tsp calendula, dried or fresh
1/8 tsp – 1/4 tsp non iodized salt (I used pink Himalayan) *
1/4 tsp xylitol powder
Instructions
- Place herbs into a small glass jar and add 1/2 cup of hot water, just off the boil. Cover and allow to steep for 5 or 10 minutes.
- Strain out the herbs, making certain all traces of plant matter are removed.
- Stir in salt and xylitol (if using) until fully dissolved.
- When your solution is completely cooled, fill your nasal spray bottle.
- This recipe actually makes enough to fill a few 1-oz bottles. Make a bottle for each family member or store excess product in the refrigerator for up to a week. Nasal sprays should also be stored in the refrigerator between uses and discarded within a week. ♥
Notes
For children younger than five years old, use an isotonic solution of no more than 1% (1/8 tsp salt)
I recommend glass containers for storing homemade lotions and potions. Glass doesn’t leach chemicals and it’s easier to clean/sterilize after the product is used up and you’re ready to refill.
