When we think of topical applications, skin poultices and salves might come to mind. But herbs can also be applied topically to the respiratory tract—particularly the sinuses—using a simple neti pot. For sinusitis, this approach allows herbs to act exactly where they’re needed, offering both relief and support for healing.

In this article, we’ll explore how to work with herbal nasal rinses in practice. You’ll learn when this method is most useful, which herbal actions to draw upon, and which plants are especially effective for sinus applications. We’ll also cover preparation tips and safety notes to help you work with this method clearly and confidently.

What you’ll learn:

• How herbal neti pots are ideal in treating and preventing sinusitis

• The types of herbal actions best suited for sinus care best suited to neti pot applications

• Preparation methods and safety considerations for herbal neti

Join the FREE Vitalist Herbalism Mini-Course Waitlist, Opening Sept. 22nd: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/vitalist-herbalism-mini-course/waitlist

————————————

CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY

————————————

To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:

http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com

Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels:

http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism

https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/

Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ

Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism:
https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/

Shop our herbal products:

https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/

————————————

ABOUT THE PLANT PATH

————————————

The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.

————————————

ABOUT SAJAH

————————————

Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.

His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.

He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.

————————————

WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST?

————————————

If you’d like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.