How to Make a Brine Solution

Saline solutions can effectively treat many conditions such as sore throats, cuts or dermatitis. The best part is that the brine solution can be made in minutes with just two ingredients that are readily available in the kitchen. See instructions on how to mix the right ingredients below for a natural and effective solution.

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Made in the microwave

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Buy regular table salt or sea salt. Don’t buy salt that’s strange, has a scent, color, or taste; You need the salt as pure as possible. Also, make sure the salt is free of iodide and preservatives, as anything other than salt will irritate your skin, nasal passages, or the areas where you use the salt water.

Put 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a cup. You need to simulate the salt concentration in tears by making a solution with a salt concentration of 0.9%. Using 1/2 teaspoon of table salt is appropriate, but with coarse sea salt you need 2.5g which is twice the amount of fine salt. ^{[1] X Source of Research} If using for children, you should make salt lighter, for adults, it may be a bit salty. Just a little salty!

If desired, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda as directed in some recipes. ^{[2] X Research Source} However, normal saline is not required.
This amount of salt is used to mix with about 240ml of water. If you need more water, you should add more salt.

Add 1 cup of water and stir well. Microwave the brine for about 1 minute or heat it in a kettle but only make it hot, not boiling. You need to let the microwave operate for more than 1 minute to make sure the brine is sterilized. Use a Pyrex bowl with a lid to make it faster, but the lid may move due to steam if you heat the solution for too long. Use a spoon to stir the salt.

Remember to stir the solution well! If you find the water cloudy or dirty, you should throw it away.
If you’re extra careful, you can use distilled (or cooled boiled) water. This is to make sure everything is sterilized and sanitized. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Regardless of whether your salt water use is for cleaning, swishing, or rinsing. You absolutely must not swallow salt water! Also, you should not use it on open wounds.

After the piercing, you should not soak the wound in salt water. Only clean the wound because salt water will make the surrounding skin dry. Talk to a professional piercer to learn how to care for your wound.
When you have nail inflammation or other inflammatory skin condition (but the wound is not open), you can soak in salt water 4 times a day. This method only works after days or weeks, see a doctor before the condition becomes serious, and if you see red lines around the wound, you should go to the emergency room.
If you have a sore throat, you can gargle in the morning and at night, but don’t swallow the salt water, even though it won’t cause serious problems. However, if your sore throat persists for more than 2 days, you should see your doctor.

Made on the stove

Put 1 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan. That is about 240ml of water and 2.5g of salt. Make sure the salt is free of iodine and unnecessary preservatives, colors, flavors or anything.

Using 1/2 teaspoon of salt doesn’t sound like much, does it? For adults, you can still add a little salt, just a little bit. You need to make a solution similar to tears, with only 0.9% salt concentration.

Boil water for about 15 minutes. Always cover while cooking. If the lid is left on, the water will evaporate and the remaining solution will be very salty. You can set a timer and get out of the kitchen. If you want to prepare something right now, such as a neti pot or a jar, take your time.

Use a saline solution. Usually, saline is used to rinse the nose, relieve a sore throat, or clean contact lenses. Just make sure your usage is safe and appropriate.

If you’re using salt water to rinse your mouth, wait until it cools down so you don’t burn your mouth – the water may be warm but not hot. Similar to using saline to rinse your nose or apply it on your skin, you don’t want to add seriousness to an existing condition!

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Pour excess saline into sterilized jars, bottles or cups. After use, if there is still excess salt water, you should store it for further use. Make sure everything is sterilized to prolong the effectiveness of the brine. To be sure, you can also reheat the brine.

Advice

Discard the brine after 24 hours. If you want to keep the brine, use a container/jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it for 24 hours. You should not use salt water if you leave it for longer than this time. It is important that the salt water is fresh for safe and effective use.

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Warning

If symptoms persist, you should see your doctor immediately.
See your doctor if you are unsure about an infection.
Do not boil water; just make the water as hot as you can tolerate but not boiling. The boiling does not make the brine any more effective.

Things you need

Method 1: Do it in the microwave

Pure salt or sea salt
Baking soda (optional)
Glass
Water
Spoon

Method 2: Do it on the stove

Pure salt or sea salt
Water
Pot with lid
Spoon
Bottle/jar (with lid, if you want to use it for storage)

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