Translations:Nasal rinsing/2/en

Origin, history

Nasal irrigation, which is called Jala Neti in Sanksrit, was developed as an ayurvedic Yoga tradition in ancient India, and is one of the six cleansing practices, or “kriyas”, of Yoga. It is believed that clear breathing leads to clear thinking; therefore, by purifying the nose, a higher state of meditation can be achieved. In addition, yogis believe that cleaning the nose helped overcome addictions, mood swings and grumpiness.

It is also a step in the ablution practices (Wudu) of Muslims.
In the US, the Neti pot first gained popularity after Dr. Oz featured it on the Oprah Winfrey show in 2007.
In the countries of former Soviet Union, cleansing nose with saline water is considered as an effective folk method of treatment, that is considered safe even for infants.