Himalayan ChandraNeti Pot Complete Sinus Cleansing System Starter Kit

This set was a pretty good starter kit for getting into nasal washing. I know that this practice sounds strange for newcomers, but it really is a great way to help with allergies. I'm not going to claim that this works miracles, but it really does help you breath better and is also rather therapeutic. I feel like I just came out of a spa every time I use it. Head positioning is key to avoid having salt water come into your mouth but it isn't tragic if that does happen. The feeling during the wash is really just the same as getting water up your nose, but you still have the ability to breath through your mouth. It sounds intimidating but it really isn't bad and I haven't heard of anybody that refused to use it again after trying it once.As for the pot, it seems to be of very good quality. I've heard of horror stories of people buying cheap ceramic pots, so I would always rinse it well before the first use and poke and prod anything that looks suspect. My neti pot was perfectly fine and I really like it's design. I like the fact that it's ceramic so that I can run hot water through the pot and heat it up. I find that this helps warm water not instantly get cold.As for the salt, I liked the fact that this kit included salt. I knew going in that most people recommended just buying salt at the grocery store since it was much cheaper but I still had a little skepticism about just buying salt off the grocery store shelf. It turns out that the people were right. The salt included is just non-iodized salt in a little tub. I would still understand a newcomer wanting to purchase the neti pot salt the first time but I will pick up my future salt at the store.As for the booster oil, it really doesn't do much for me. I tried it a few times but it just seemed a little weird and I didn't notice it much. Maybe this has use for some people but it just isn't my thing.Overall a good set and I hope to get my wife to try it sometime soon (when she doesn't think it's water torture). When she does decide to try it, I will buy this set again so that we could each have our own.

This is the first review I have ever written because I really want people to know how helpful this little pot is. I usually have a head cold and sinus infections that start in November and last through April. Not this year though! I received my Neti Pot Starter Kit right at the onset of a bad head cold. Now, this really was the perfect test for this little device. Both my nostrils were completely clogged and blowing my nose would only help for a few seconds until my ears popped and then I was completely congested again. I used the Neti Pot and was amazed after the first use. My head cleared, my ears popped, I had my balance back, and I felt ALOT better. My head cold didn't disappear, but I never had to use any cold medicines or antihistamines. And most importantly, the cold and congestion didn't move to my chest like it usually does. I think it's important to mention that I am a pack a day smoker. The cold was completely gone after 10 days! I don't know if the Zinc drops that come with this kit helped or not, and I don't really care. I still use them and the Neti Pot twice a day now. This thing really works and it has improved my quality of life. The process is as easy as watering a plant and takes as long as brushing your teeth, don't be afraid. I plan on using mine everyday the rest of my life. I can't say that about many things. Ok, I hope that was helpful. One more thing, if you're going to buy a Neti Pot, please purchase one from The Himalayan Institute. Your money will be going to an excellent cause and you'll get the best Neti Pot out there. Happy breathing!

I truly love this product! I was apprehensive because I used a Neti pot 10 years ago and I wasn’t crazy about it. But I’m getting over COVID and I just wanted to clean out my sinuses.This neti-pot is much life comfortable and nicer than the one I had —- And more importantly— the salts and essential oils make a HUGE DIFFERENCE!!! I feel like I was at a spa !!!!I can breathe !!! I feel clean and it is rejuvenating!!!It definitely feels strange and it’s not exactly comfortable— but afterwards…. WOW!For me, I’ll definitely continue maintenance and I’ll use the salts and essential oils that come with it, ordering them when I run out. Because they really make all the difference, in my opinion.

I am horribly allergic to my dogs. To make things worse, my dogs shed like it's going out of style. There is dog hair all over the house, all the time, no matter how often my wife and I dust and vacuum. I also have to take Claritin daily or I will feel like death.One day, my allergies were raging, searching for some kind of relief, I ordered this praying it would help. And it definitely does! But it's not the life changing relief I hoped for. I suppose my expectations were a bit too high.I use bottled water which I heat up for 30 seconds in a glass measuring cup or in the neti pot itself in a microwave. When using the salt and the included oil included, my nasal passages definitely feel cleaner and more open. My eyes don't itch as bad and I just feel a bit better.As for the cons; the relief I mentioned only lasts an hour or so. I will do this shortly before bed so I can breathe a bit easier as I fall asleep. The whole process of flushing both nostrils and clean-up takes about 10 minutes. It doesn't sound that long, but if you're lazy, like me, it's noticeable. Especially when you have to do it every single day. If I don't do it daily, it seems to lose effectiveness. Lastly, probably a personal issue, but if I don't take my Claritin, my nose is too clogged for the water to pass through, thus making this useless.It's not THE answer to allergie relief, but when combined with allergie medication and regular household cleaning, it helps a lot. It can take a few days to get used to, but you'll eventually get the hang of it. You really need to be diligent about using this, though. If not, it won't be as helpful as you'd like.