Rediscovering the Process and the Benefits of Nasal Enema

Posted by Prakasini on December 31st, 2019

 Since ancient times, way before the advent of modern medicine, human beings have relied on traditional forms of healthcare. The most popular of those methods can be summed up into three major kinds of treatments:

• Herbal remedies
• Rectal Enemas
• Nasal Enemas

Herbal remedies have been integrated into branches of modern medicine and rectal enemas have been popularly recommended by healthcare providers to treat certain conditions or in situations demanding certain surgeries or procedures. Nasal enemas, on the other hand, have been confined to practice in alternative medicine, such as those followed by yogis, spiritual seekers etc.

In recent years, however, studies have been taken up to look more closely into the ancient practice of internal cleansing through Jala Neti or nasal enema. A nasal enema is the insertion of Jala Neti salt mixed in purified water through the nasal passage and back out again for cleansing the nasal passages, the lungs, and the sinuses.

The Various Benefits of Nasal Enema

With only a few essential nasal enema supplies and a few simple steps, you can collect many health benefits. Many common health issues, to treat which you would generally turn to over-the-counter medication, can be treated using Jala Neti. The most common of physical ailments that can be treated, managed or cured using this procedure are:

• Bronchitis and Ashthma can be controlled and managed by regular practice of Jala Neti as it regulates the breathing process to encourage nasal breathing and cleanses the lungs. 
•  The flow of water helps to cool down and soothe the nerves. This helps to relieve migraine and headaches along with epilepsy, stress and depression.
• Nasal enemas can improve the sensitivity of olfactory nerves and restore lost sense of smell thus improving the relationship with food taste and digestion.
• Neti is great for the eyes as it helps clear out the tear ducts and restores clearer vision.
• Certain ear ailments such as glue ear, middle ear infections and tinnitus can be treated using nasal enema.  

The Process of Nose Cleansing with Water or Nasal Enema

Jala Neti can be practised at home with only a few essential nasal enema supplies: the Neti Pot, clean water at a lukewarm temperature and Jala Neti salt. The salt is used for a smoother enema experience as it reduces the burning sensation which unsalted water may cause. The following simple steps are used to administer a nasal enema:

#Step 1: Fill the Neti pot with water and add the salt in it. Regular table salt may contain impurities which are not recommended.

#Step 2: Standing straight, move your head forward and tilt it slightly to the left.

#Step 3: Insert the tube of the Neti pot into your right nostril and gently pour in a little water. Keep your mouth open slightly to breathe. You will be able to feel the water smoothly travel up from your right nostril to your sinus cavity and come back down and out through your left nostril.

#Step 4: Expel any mucus that becomes loosened in the process and wants to get out before repeating the process.

For a beginner, the process might take some getting used to but with practice, you can expect a smooth inflow and outflow of water without any feeling of discomfort.