JALA NETI

Jala neti has a significant role in improving the presence of mind and intelligence.

Jala neti, the warm salty water flow through one side of the nasal cavity and out the other nostril. It is helpful to remove all dirt and bacteria filled mucus from within the nose.
Jala neti is also helpful for headaches, epilepsy, depression and general mental tension. Nose Cleansing, Neti, where salt water at body temperature is poured through the nose, and stomach cleansing, Kunjal Kriya, where salt water is drunk on an empty stomach and then vomited. The entire nose area is relaxed and cleaned from inside: Mucus, dust and dirt, even pollen and allergy provoking particles are gently rinsed out, which eradicates Kaphaja disorders and improves vision. Improper management of sinusitis and associated symptoms lead to asthma.

Neti is a technique to cleanse the nasal passages. It is a cleansing process related to the upper part of the respiratory system. Neti cleanses cranium, gives clear sight and alleviates diseases which manifest above the root of the neck. It also increases blood circulation and functional efficiency of the nasal mucosa. It provides a relaxing and irrigating effect upon the eyes by stimulating the tear ducts and glands. It has a positive effect on cognitive faculties like memory, concentration and is beneficial in reducing anxiety and depression. 

What actually happens as a result of the salt-water bath is “In the sinuses and mucus membranes microscopic hairs are found, the so called cilia ( On the surface of the mucous membranes – present in the nostrils, sinuses, trachea, bronchial tubes and auditory canals (between the nose and middle ear) – are microscopic hairs called cilia), that all vibrate in the same direction. Under a microscope, they resemble a cornfield swaying in the wind. The cilia are coated with a layer of mucus that catch dust, bacteria, pollen and white blood corpuscles. Through their motion, the mucus membrane acts as a conveyor belt, transporting the mucus and caught particles through the nose, down the throat and further on to the stomach”. Therefore, it is not only the mucus membranes in the nose that are stimulated by the use of neti, but also the rest of the air passage all the way down to the lungs, which is especially beneficial to smokers. Actually, nose cleansing activates all the mucus membranes in the body, also in the stomach and in the eyes. “The movement of the cilia hairs can be paralysed by virus and allergy provoking substances, and also when it dries out, the mucus becomes tough and crusty and looses its function. Cleansing with salt water keeps the mucus moist, the cilia hairs are stimulated and encrustations, dust as well as allergy provoking substances are removed”. “The nasal cavity is connected to the sinuses with small orifices. When during a cold these channels are closed because of swollen mucus membranes, it can lead to sinusitis. By nose cleansing these channels are kept clear”.

Regular use of neti can also prevent colds, as it changes the pH-value towards alkaline. When the mucus membrane is too acidic, that is to say, when the pH-value is too low, the virus can survive and become attached to the mucus membrane and thus develop into an infection. Contrarily, if the pH-value is higher, the virus dies. “Many people can even experience sinusitis-like symptoms when the orifices close for other reasons such as stress reactions or overwork”, it is also clear why neti can consistently relieve psychosomatic ailments such as asthma since during asthma attacks the mucus membranes become swollen, and make breathing difficult when the air passage is obstructed by mucus. As a daily routine together with brushing the teeth, as “medicine” when one has use for it, as help when one wants to stop smoking, together with the breathing exercises of yoga, or simply just when one feels like being refreshed.

In the yoga tradition, neti is one of the so-called Hatha Yoga methods, that is various ways clean the body. There are similar methods for the eyes, stomach and intestines.

Neti is recommended for alleviating nasal and sinus disorders, improving nasal breathing, increasing mental clarity, and as a preparation for yoga and meditation.

So, these are the reasons why neti helps in relieving and preventing the common cold, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and infections of the airways, as well as problems caused by air pollution.

Dry environments reduce the cilia’s effectiveness by drying out the mucous membranes. Nose cleansing restores their natural moisture and reduces swelling of the mucous membranes, which causes nasal congestion.

Nose cleansing stimulates and relaxes the area around the eyes and forehead. This may reduce headaches caused by nervous tension. Some experience clearer vision or an enhanced sense of smell. Neti to be a useful aid to stop smoking.

When you do neti regularly, breathing through your nose becomes easier. The incoming air is warmed and filtered. Nitrogen monoxide, produced in the sinuses, is carried with the breath to the lungs, where it dilates the blood vessels, thus increasing oxygen uptake. It improves your general state of health when regularly you rinse your nose.

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