Himalayan ChandraEco Neti Pot

I have used a neti pot on and off for over 7 years...(usually during allergy season) so I am not helpless when it comes to how to hold and use one, proper form, etc. I bought this one because I liked the design and the fact that it seemed to come from a caring, well thought idea of using Eco safe plastic, etc....don't get me wrong, that part is great. But the design is poor. I don't under or over fill my neti pots when I use them, and this one drips out of the top instantly and constantly when you go to use it over the sink. I've even tried filling it with less water than I am used to doing....same thing. Drips all over. Annoying.Plus, the spout opening is way too small ( the part where the water flows out into your nostril, AND (for me anyway) the width of the part around the opening is too big to create a comfy seal inside my nose!) So what ends up happening for me is a too big spout shoved in my nose that is not comfy, and a spout opening where just a tiny trickle comes out, and it takes forever to empty both nostrils with your solution! All of this is a pain in of itself, not to forget the fact that the top of the pot constantly drips water out of the top while you are trying to rinse. Ugh. Just a hassle. I've had better luck with a plain Walgreens model.I'm tossing this in the recycle bin and researching ceramic neti pots which supposedly are better and harbor no bacteria when care for properly ( not the way plastic, no matter what type it is, eventually does.) I recommend passing on this one....

Since a year or so ago some of my friends have been telling me I should get a neti pot for my sinus/allergy problems. They use it and are huge fans; however, since I am not a fan of drowning I always brushed them off....until this fall. My allergies were worse than ever, post-nasal drop for a couple of months, couldn't breath when waking up, etc. If you have allergies/sinus problems you know what I mean. I was so sick of anti-histamines and decongestants and the side effects of those; drowsiness, hyper-ness and the fact that I just don't want my kidneys and liver having to filter all that stuff if I could find another way to alleviate my problems. Well, this was it. I got brave and tried it. There is definitely a learning curve (a few days/tries is all it takes), but once you get used to it you'll be addicted. And I mean that literally, because if I'm out somewhere and my allergies act up I can't wait to get home to neti. When my boyfriend stays over I plan a way to neti without him having to see/hear it (it's a bit unattractive when you're expelling the snot after neti-ing)When my problems aren't acting up I neti every day or every other, and I find I enjoy it more-so in the morning to get all the gunk out that settled while sleeping (you know...when only one nostril works...ha) But when my sinuses are bothering me I'll do it two or three times a day.It didn't totally get rid of the post-nasal drip, but it made it a lot less annoying. Also, when everyone else I work with came down with a "sinus bug" (and I work in a hospital) I never got it...I think becuase of the lack of mucus for the "bug" to stick to.Lastly, this is the only neti pot I've ever used so I have no other to compare it to, but I imagine I would like it better than the ceramic ones because it's very light...and doesn't break when you drop it.I'll never go without this. Seriously, give it a try, you'll be happy you did.

I love this pot but the seam on the bottom started leaking after only about 20 uses. It's cute but not functional. I am a big proponent of neti pots but believe the ceramic ones are probably superior for materials.

Nice quality I thought this was porcelain It is plastic.

This is a disappointing misrepresentation. It’s actually a purple, plastic netipot. I don’t recommend this product.

It's not a teapot! It's not a sake pot! It's a... netipot. It's way too cute and for your nose. It's ceramic, it's really adorable, it works! I bought the matching sea salt mix to use and it is great. I have small nose problems and have always had sinus infections and now allergies. I first the salt with 1/4 boiled hot water and stir it for a while, then add bottled water. It is very important to use sterile water as for tap water may contain amoebas that can make their way up to your brain and it doesn't end well. I then stir it again, blow my nose, and push the top of the teapot against my nostril, tilt my head to the side over the sink, and let gravity take care of the rest. Make sure to practice breathing out of your nose before and hold it like that during the whole drain. It will feel pretty weird and a little uncomfortable but you get used to it and it blows my mind that barely hurts, sometimes not at all. Don't blow your nose after and if you must, just lightly and both nostrils at the same time as it can damage eardrums. It clears up my sinuses and I can breath a lot better after, it's really great!

Pedi este producto porque dice que es de cerámica, pero el que recibí es plástico; desafortunadamente, no leí las reseñas antes de comprarlo, pues casi en su totalidad, hay la misma queja. Es muy deshonesta vender un producto con características específicas y enviar otro de muy baja calidad, y lo peor, sin opción a devolución! Eso es descaro total.

I am happy with the design of this neti pot, though it's definitely more cheaply made now than this brand used to be (I broke mine recently after 10 years - always check the temperature of your water before putting it in the pot cause hot water will crack it open). Wasn't expecting it to be purple but no biggie. It works as advertised!