The Neti Pot

The Humble Neti Pot 

Do you suffer with post nasal drip, allergies and sinusitis? 

The solution may be far simpler than you think.... 

Neti nasal washing has to be one of the favourite and most used item in my medicine cabinet. In fact, it can replace antihistamines , nasal sprays and over the counter sinus medication. 

I ' prescribe' the neti pot to almost all my patients  and most people, once they are over their initial squirm, they  admit that it's effects are almost  miraculous. 

The Neti pot has to be one of Ayurvedas greatest contributions to modern medicine.  Even switched on ENT surgeons are recommending it to their patients. 

So what is it and how does it work? 

Neti pots come in all forms and sizes from a ceramic ' genie ' like pot to simpler plastic version. 

Basically it's designed to get a solution of salt water to flow through one nostril and out the other and in the process it flushes out allergens , irritants 

and viruses that trigger inflammation and mucous buildup in the nasal cavity. 

It also assists in draining the sinuses by creating negative pressure. 

How: 

Make a solution of salt water - 1 teaspoon of salt to half a liter of lukewarm water. 

Fill into neti pot 

With your head over a basin,   And tilting the head forward and down, place spout in one nostril and pour solution in that it pours out of the other side.

If its pouring down the back of the throat, change the angle. 

Repeat on the other side. Blow your nose and breathe! 

In an acute situation, this can be done twice or three times a day.