HONEY NASAL RINSE
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1. A co-processed composition, comprising:
- a dried particulate comprising honey and a carrier in which the ratio of the carrier to honey is 99;
1 to 1;
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Abstract
Novel nasal rinse compositions are disclosed. The nasal rinse comprises a dried particulate composed of honey and a carrier. The composition may be a co-processed composition wherein the honey and carrier are combined while the honey is in liquid form and processed together to produce the dried particulate. Methods for producing the nasal rinse compositions are also provided, as well as methods of use of the nasal rinse compositions for the prevention or treatment of nasal infection, rhinitis, or sinusitis.
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25 Claims
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1. A co-processed composition, comprising:
a dried particulate comprising honey and a carrier in which the ratio of the carrier to honey is 99;
1 to 1;
99.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A nasal rinse powder, comprising:
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a dried honey particulate; and a salt based constituent. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for manufacturing a powdered nasal rinse, the method comprising:
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combining honey in liquid form with a first carrier to form a carrier mixture; drying the carrier mixture to produce a powdered carrier mixture; and mixing the powdered carrier mixture with a second carrier to produce the powered nasal rinse. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for manufacturing a powdered nasal rinse, the method comprising:
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combining honey in liquid form with one or more carriers to form a carrier mixture; and drying the carrier mixture to form the powdered nasal rinse.
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23. A method for treating or preventing a nasal infection, rhinitis, or sinusitis, comprising administering a nasal rinse solution comprising a nasal rinse powder dissolved in a physiologically acceptable liquid, wherein said nasal rinse powder comprises honey and a carrier.
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24. A system for preparing a composition for the treatment or prevention of a nasal infection, rhinitis, or sinusitis comprising:
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a nasal rinse powder comprising a dried honey particulate and a salt carrier; and a container or packet; wherein said nasal rinse powder is contained within said container or packet.
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25. A nasal rinse comprising honey and a liquid, wherein said liquid is selected from the group consisting of water, distilled water, or saline.
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