Recipe for Grape Seed Extract Nose Spray

Using a nasal spray adds moisture to dry nasal and sinus passageways, promotes drainage and can be beneficial in helping to eradicate germs in the nose. However, according to the Eastern Virginia Medical School, a common preservative in commercially-prepared nasal sprays, benzalkonium chloride (BKC), also kills off vital bacteria-fighting cells. Make your own preservative-free nasal spray with the natural antihistamine and antioxidant properties of grapeseed extract.

Equipment

• Purchase an empty 1 oz. nasal spray bottle from a medical supply store or pharmacy. You can also buy a commercially-prepared nasal spray; remove the nozzle by sliding a thin razor blade under the edge and gently prying it off, and then dispose of its contents.

  Grapeseed extract can be found at most health food stores or over the Internet. Buy the grapeseed extract in tincture form.

Preparation and Use

• Wash the nasal spray bottle thoroughly before adding your own ingredients. Fill the nasal spray bottle with 1 oz. of warm water and 5 drops of grapeseed extract. Screw the nozzle back onto the nasal spray bottle.

  You can also prepare a nasal spray with 3 drops of grapeseed tincture, 5 drops of usnea tincture, 5 drops of eucalyptus tincture, 5 drops of echinacea tincture, 5 drops of sage tincture, 5 drops of juniper tincture and 1 oz. of warm water.

  With your head back, spray several drops into each nostril, which will force the nasal spray deep inside your nasal passages. While spraying in one nostril, use your finger to keep the other nostril closed. Breath in deeply while spraying to help the spray reach into your sinuses. Use your nasal spray up to six times each day.