Jala Neti nasal rinse cup - ceramic

JALA NETI Nasal Canal Rinse Cup Also included is a small sachet of Himalayan salt.
Volume: 150 ml
Colour: white
Material: ceramic
Packaging: cardboard box
Origin: China

The JALA NETI ceramic bowl is a device that cleans the nose, nasal passages and sinus cavities perfectly and easily with the help of salt water (saline solution).
Effects of nasal passage rinsing

Regular rinsing prevents or reduces the effects of air pollution, dust and pollen, so it is particularly beneficial for people with allergies, asthma, sinus problems and other respiratory problems. This simple technique cleans the nose, nasal passages and sinus cavities very effectively. It removes excess mucus and other impurities. Regular practice of jal neti helps maintain a healthy respiratory system. It also helps to eliminate the effects of eye fatigue caused by working at the computer for long periods of time.
Jala neti also has more subtle effects, helping to cleanse and awaken the ajna chakra, or third eye. If practised in the morning, it quickly makes us feel alert and fresh. As breathing through both nostrils helps to harmonise the passive and active systems of the body, jala neti is also recommended before meditation.

Please note: If you have acute respiratory infections, it is not recommended to practise this technique or consult your doctor first.

About the origin of the jala neti technique

The neti pot is a traditional nasal rinsing tool used for millennia in the ancient Indian practices of Ayurveda and yoga. To help our bodies remove impurities and relieve physical and mental disorders, yogis developed six purification techniques called shatkarma. Jala Neti is one of these techniques, described in the ancient text "Hatha Yoga Pradipika". The term "Jala" means "water" in Sanskrit and "Neti" means "to lead" or "to cleanse the nose." Jala Neti bowls were originally made of clay or copper.
Today, the neti pot technique is used worldwide as a natural and non-invasive method to maintain the health of the airways.

Description of the jal neti technique or salt water nasal rinsing

To perform Jal Neti, you need a special container - the Neti pot or cup - which allows you to rinse your nose.

1. Fill the pot with warm water, which should be at body temperature. The water should be clean (it can be boiled and cooled to body temperature), microbiologically safe and free of chlorine or fluoride.

2. add half a teaspoon of salt (pure, without additives) and stir well to dissolve the salt. Adding too much or too little salt will burn the nasal mucosa.

3. Then stand in front of the sink, leaning your whole body slightly forward. Alternatively, squat down and put the bowl under the
which the water will drain.

4. Tilt the head sideways and slightly forwards, first to the right side, and place the spout of the container in the nostril that is raised (in this case to the left). The spout should completely seal the nostril so that water does not flow past. If water is poured into the left nostril, it flows out through the right nostril. The head should not be tilted too far back so that the water does not run down the throat. It's not a bad thing, it clears the throat. If necessary, correct the position of the head. Breathe through the mouth while rinsing.

5. Allow half or all of the water to drain from the container. Wait until the water has drained from the nostrils, blowing gently through the nose to empty the nose, then repeat the process on the other side.

6. It is very important to blow all the water out of the nostrils and sinuses when the procedure is finished. To do this, stand with your torso perpendicular to your legs, lean forward and grasp your other wrist with your hand behind your back. While turning your head to the left, exhale strongly and quickly through your nose, bring your head back to the centre with an inhale and turn your head to the other side with a quick exhale. Repeat this at least 25 times on each side. Then tilt the head up and down and exhale (blow) through the nose in the same way. Repeat this until you feel that all the water has been expelled.

7. Finally, we can check that all the water has drained from the sinuses. To do this, stand upright and slowly lower yourself into a bend. The head and arms are hanging down, the knees are straight. When you come to a bend, raise your head slightly and say out loud: ha, ha, ha, ha, .... The pressure created by the sounds will cause the water still in the sinuses to drain out.

8. After use, rinse the container and turn it over so that the water drains out.

9. The best effects are obtained if jala neti is practised daily, preferably in the morning before breakfast. If necessary, it can also be done several times a day, but before meals.

10. Jala neti should not be done before bedtime, for acute colds, sinus infections and ear infections. In cold weather, do not go out in the cold air for at least one hour after performing the technique.