Alkalol - A Natural Soothing Nasal Wash, menthol, 2 Piece Set 1 Count

I have been a chronic sinusitis sufferer for decades. I finally had a corrective surgery done back in 2009 and had very little problems or recurring Sinus Infections until June of 2012. Then I was back to back Sinus Infections from June of 2012 until the first week of October of 2012. I was pretty much sick the entire time and absolutely miserable.I returned to my specialist, Dr. Hung, for relief since he fixed me up so well with the surgery. Apparently I had Polyps that were induced by the chronic sinus infections and the only way to get rid of them was to either treat aggressively with Steroids, Anti-Biotic and multiple Sinus Washes a day or try step 1 followed by another surgery. My goal was to control the swelling and remediate my symptoms without the need for surgery.I was desperate for relief and Dr. Hung even recommended a 1/2 teaspoon of baby shampoo in the sinus wash to getter better results by adding emulsification to the mix. While that helped it was horrible and I hated it. I got on the web and started searching. I came across this product and a few others. Out of all the ones I have tried nothing has offered me as much relief as this product when combined a 2X Strength Hypertonic Solution.By following My Dr.'s Recommendations and incorporating this into my routine I have managed to achieve in 3 weeks what we could not achieve in almost 4 months of treatments. My sinus swelling has returned to normal, The Polyps completely shrank allowing for the remnants to be removed as part of a normal office visit without a surgery. My breathing is back to normal and I am down to 1 Sinus wash per day. No More Anti-Biotic and no more steroids. I am feeling great and breathing perfectly and it has been 4 weeks straight without a problem. Prior to this I haven't gone more than 3 days without the Sinus infection returning full force as soon as I finished a run of an anti-biotic.The Alkalol Product is actually a pretty simple product and it's ingredient's just make sense if you are familiar with things like essential oils. Menthol; Eucalyptol; Thymol; Camphor; Benzoin; Oils of Wintergreen, Spearmint, Pine, and Cinnamon; Potassium Alum; Potassium Chlorate; Sodium Bicarbonate; Sodium Chloride; Alcohol (2/100 of 1%)Most of these ingredients are in the Soothing category. They are cooling, reduce itching and reduce irritation and pain. That is one reason this product offers so much relief. Add to that the properties of Camphor, Thymol and Benzoin and Alum and you can see how the additional relief comes into play. Thymol is a product extracted from Thyme which is a Biocide and kills bacteria and has strong anti-microbial properties. Camphor has both Soothing properties and is also an Anti-Microbial. Benzoin has soothing Properties, Anti-Septic and Anti-Microbial properties and assist with preventing excessive drying of skin. You can start to see a pattern here.Now add to all of these very interesting ingredients the Potassium Alum, which is also an anti-septic, inhibits the growth of bacteria and is also a mucolytic agent which helps loosen and clear the mucus from the airways by breaking up the sputum. Without getting gross, All I can say is I got a lot of nasty stuff out of my sinuses using this product along with following my Dr.'s instructions. I am now healthy and happy!So once you look at all of the ingredients in their whole you can see how such a product is able to deliver great relief for those that really suffer from Chronic Sinusitis or allergies. I highly recommend it and it is now a staple in my medicine cabinet.One additional note - I also do not follow their precise instructions for this product nor do I use the little bottle that comes with it. I have an electric sinus wash unit that I am using this with which I also give a lot more credit to my improvements than this product alone. I am using this product with the SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System which I also really like and am amazed at how well it works as well.I don't believe this product made "the" difference in my health. But I believe it was a strong contributor, especially the cooling relief it offered when my sinuses were literally raw and just painful. If was like a cool dry breeze on a day that is too hot and too humid. It was a big giant "ahhhhhhh" at a time when I was just miserable.I highly recommend it.

This product lives up to its claims. The essential oil blend, when mixed with warm distilled water, cleans and clears the sinus cavities of mucus and other contaminants, making it much easier to breathe. Refreshing feeling when flushing out the nasal passages, and the product is gentle, when mixed correctly. Also great for colds and sinus infections, and daily use may help keep allergies in check.

Great stuff - cleared my sinuses really well with adding to a saline rinse.

I'm a long term allergy sufferer and chronic sinus infections are the norm for me. I've had allergies since teenage years, have done every bit of everything possible including allergy shots, ENT doctors, MRI's, homeopathic, prescription, nose sprays and saline sprays. I've tried every combination, dosage and antibiotic. Many times.For several years large volume saline wash was my prescription for some limited amount of relief, mainly the NeilMed Sinus Rinse Regular Kit 1 kit. It helps, but my sinuses are so swollen at times that the water doesn't all want to come out even when leaning forward, and as it trickles out throughout the day or night I get earaches from it running over the Eustachian tubes. The exhaustion, complete tiredness, groggy foggy mind that comes from it? All of that. Hopefully that's enough to give you an idea of my level of suffering from sinus and allergy problems.On a personal recommendation I decided to try this product. It took me 2 or 3 bottles to figure out how it best worked for me. At first, it definitely wasn't hurting but I couldn't tell how much it was helping. Many people dilute it, and I found for me I'm best off to use it full strength. Rather than a whole bottle of saline, or this mixed with saline, using just an ounce or so of this, just enough to rinse from each side to the other, has been enough to bring me a new level of relief and decongestion. I choose to use the bottle that came with my NeilMed kit rather than the rinser that comes with this kit. Being someone who has to watch the BP, I also have to stay way from the decongestants and this has been a great alternative. I find this especially helpful to use an hour or two before bed and using far less liquid means I have much less issue with drainage at night like with the saline in a higher volume.Not to get too explicit, but this is the first product that not only decongests my nose but also causes me to need to spit after I've used it.When I used it mixed with saline, I had mediocre results. It had a good smell but really didn't get at decongesting me. At full strength I get the results I'd hoped for, but I doubt someone could start using this product full strength. It takes some time to get used to the momentary burn you get after it drains out-- a little bit like smelling salts or having a soda bubble back up into your nose. And that being said, I don't have "rebound issues" like you can with prescription saline sprays that cause you to get really congested again right after it runs out.The smell of the product is very much like a menthol, and while it doesn't smell like Vicks "vapo-rub" it can have a similar effect on the nose, and "punches you right in the face" for a second or two after using it. But it works. It's not so bad to make me tear up or anything like that.On the downside, the bottles aren't that big. If you plan to completely replace your saline routine like I have (mostly), it can get to be a little expensive. As well, if you travel you'll have to check it since it's already liquid, whereas the saline packets travel well but require clean water at your destination. On the other hand, even a bottle a week is still in the general vicinity of a prescription nose spray.So in summary: This product is now my product of choice. It took me 2-3 bottles to figure out how it was most effective for me, and other than cost, I have yet to discover any downsides. I can't call it a miracle like others, but it does help me stay functional and "non-funky" in the nose department. I waited more than a month before writing my review to give adequate opinion time.

I have had a sinus problem for years and have used everything from nasal irrigators to steroids. Some cause rebound and make the situation worse. Alkolol gently relieves the inflammation without side effects. I would recommend this product for those suffering sinus inflammation. I dilute it 50/50 and use it in a nasal spray.

I recently came down with a sinus infection and as usual used my saline rinse. My friend recommended this product and OMG does it help loosen up all that mucus! I use two capfuls in my saline rinse bottle along with my saline packet- you can use it alone but it tastes pretty nasty, the salt kills that nasty taste. But my gosh does it loosen stuff up! And it also soothes my irritated nasal passages too! Since I suffer from frequent sinus infections this product will be a staple in my medicine cabinet from now on!