Neti pot
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A neti pot is a small pot used for irrigating the nasal passages. Typically it has a spout attached near the bottom, and often a handle on the opposite side.[1]
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[edit] Construction
It can be made from clay, glass, various metals, plastic, or ceramic. The most durable kinds are made out of metal. Some modern variants available from chemists (pharmacies) are made of flexible plastic and can be condensed to exert additional pressure. If a bulb syringe is used instead, the user has complete control over the pressure.
[edit] History
Historically, neti pots were used in yoga to assist in clearing the nasal passages, since controlled breathing plays a central role in yoga. The neti pot was introduced to the West approximately thirty years ago, and today many people in the West have taken up a modified type of Neti practice called Jala Neti (water neti) using a neti pot.
The use of a neti pot requires mixing up a saline solution (salt and water) that will be poured through the nasal passages. The neti pot used with a saline solution has been shown to be an effective treatment for hay fever, sinusitis, and other nasal conditions. Both isotonic and hypertonic chloride solutions are used for Neti.
In modern times, saline nasal irrigation has become more widely accepted as a home remedy to relieve conditions such as allergies, colds, mild sinus infections, and hay fever. Science has studied SNI for the treatment of a number of other nasal conditions including occupational irritants, the common cold, post-treatment for nasal surgery, and cystic fibrosis. Most of these conditions see improvement with SNI. Preliminary research indicates that SNI could also be an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.
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[edit] References
Jefferson, Warren (2005). The Neti Pot for Better Health. Summertown: Healthy Living Publications. ISBN 9781570671869.
