Simply Gargle Salt Water Rinse, 0.4-Ounce Ampules in 12-Count Boxes pack of 3
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Customer Reviews of Simply Gargle Salt Water Rinse, 0.4-Ounce Ampules in 12-Count Boxes pack of 3
Customer Review: Well, we pay for bottled water...
Summary: 3 Stars
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I've known since I was a child that gargling with saltwater can help a sore throat, sometimes much more effectively than over-the-counter drugs can do. The notion of these handy, individually sized doses is a clever and practical one.
In practice, however, they're much less practical. Sure, it's convenient to carry these portable doses in a pocket or bag, but they're so hard to open that you end up spilling a good portion of the dose on your hands, your clothes or, if you're lucky, the floor. Also, the saltwater has an unpleasant plastic flavor to it that makes gargling even more unpleasant than usual.
So, is the convenience of the individual packaging outweigh the inconvenience of opening it and the bad taste? For me, no. I'm sure plenty of people will feel otherwise, however -- after all, modern marketing convinced us to buy bottled water, right? Saltwater is the next logical step.
by Tom Knapp, Rambles.(net) editor
Customer Review: Not bad for a salt water rinse...
Summary: 3 Stars
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First of all, I should say that I hate rinsing with salt water. I thought I would try this product though because rinsing your mouth with salt water is very good for you, especially since I sing so much; because of my singing I thought it would help my throat out. With this in mind I tried this product.
I liked the fact that it included Vitamin C, and other herb extracts to help sooth the throat, that attracted me to it. However, it was those very things that made my gag reflex go. Now, keep in mind I hate salt water, so it was mostly the salt water that made me gag, but also the taste of the witch hazel (which does not taste good). I would probably reccomend this to people who regularly rinse with salt water, but certainly not to people like me who cannot stand a super salty taste mixed with herby favors and witch hazel.
God Bless ~Amy
Customer Review: Handy and compact...it's a gargle in a packet.
Summary: 3 Stars
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The question most people have is: What does it really do and will it work? Well, everyone has gargled with salt water before at the hiint of a sore throat, and this has that and added things. As a friend of mine who tried a packet put it, "It is the gnarliest thing she ever put in her mouth". As in...she thought it tasted horrible. Another person I let try it said it helped his sore throat. I personally think it works ok...it does taste...different, but if I have a sore throat and want some relief if I'm at work, this fits the bill. I like the packets, which allow you to have sore throat relief in your desk or car. I'd like to see how they fare when you have a nasty sore throat. So far, not bad at all, if you don't mind a funky gargle in a packet.Customer Review: Well, there are pros and cons here....
Summary: 3 Stars
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What's the most comforting thing about a salt water gargle? For me, it's the warm salt water. While these packets are convenient, soothing, and don't taste bad, the reality is that the fluid is tepid at best. So for the person who's home with a sore throat, it seems to me that a home made, practically free warm salt water gargle would be better.
However, if you're traveling with the sniffles [horrid thought!], or sending cold meds off to college with your kid, or planing to spread your germs at the office, this would be handy to have.
But they sure ain't cheap!
Customer Review: Salt water rinse
Summary: 3 Stars
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There have been times when dentists have recomended rinsing with salt water. I'm not a dentist but there is a good use for this product and it is very convenient. If you are in need of this, I would consider buying this item.