Copper Jal Neti Pot 250 ml (Neti Kriya) | Buy Online

Copper Jal Neti Pot, 250 ml is a traditional neti kriya pot with a smooth, tapered spout, used for the yogic practice of rinsing the nose with lukewarm salt water. It has a comfortable grip and holds about 250 ml, which is the right amount for one session.

Jal neti has been part of the yoga practice of cleansing (shatkarma) for generations. We keep our description simple and honest: this is a nasal rinse accessory, and it is not a medicine or a treatment for any condition.

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How to do jal neti

This is the traditional method, with the same water and salt guidance as in my sinus guide. If you are new to it, please learn it once from a trained yoga or naturopathy teacher.

1. Prepare the water: use lukewarm water, about body temperature, that has been boiled and cooled, or distilled or sterile water. Never use plain tap water.
2. Add salt: stir in about ½ teaspoon of non-iodised salt for this 250 ml pot (about 1 teaspoon to 500 ml). The water should taste about as salty as tears. Plain water without salt can sting the nose.
3. Tilt your head: stand over a sink and tilt your head to one side, with your mouth open and breathing through your mouth.
4. Rinse: place the spout gently in the upper nostril, and let the water flow through and out of the other nostril. Never force it.
5. Repeat on the other side, then gently blow your nose, one nostril at a time. Do not pinch it hard.
6. Clean the pot: wash and dry it after every use.

Once a day is a good start, and up to three times a day when your nose feels blocked. Medical advice is to rinse when you have symptoms and not as an everyday habit when your nose feels fine.

Care and safety

• Do not share the pot. Each person should have their own.
• Rinse and dry straight after use, because salt water can mark copper. Do not leave salt water in the pot.
• Stop using the pot if you see green or blue deposits inside, or if you get itching, burning or irritation.
• Please skip jal neti if you have a nosebleed, a blocked ear with pain, a recent nose or sinus operation, or a high fever.
• Children: not suitable without guidance from a doctor.
• Pregnancy and medical conditions: please check with your doctor first.

If a blocked nose lasts more than 7 days, or comes with severe pain, swelling around the eyes, a high fever or any symptom that worries you, please see a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is a jal neti pot?

A jal neti pot is a small pot with a tapered spout, used in yoga to rinse the nose with lukewarm salt water. This practice is called neti kriya and is one of the traditional cleansing practices (shatkarma).

How do I use a neti pot?

Fill it with lukewarm, safe water and a little non-iodised salt. Tilt your head over a sink, place the spout in one nostril, and let the water flow out through the other. Repeat on the other side, then gently blow your nose and wash and dry the pot.

Which water should I use?

Use water that has been boiled and cooled, or distilled or sterile water, at lukewarm temperature. Never use plain tap water, because it is not treated for the nose.

How much salt should I add?

About ½ teaspoon of non-iodised salt for this 250 ml pot, which is about 1 teaspoon to 500 ml. It should taste about as salty as tears.

Can I use plain water without salt?

We do not recommend it. Plain water can sting and irritate the lining of the nose, and salty water is much gentler.

How often can I use it?

Once a day is a good start, and up to three times a day when your nose feels blocked. If you need it all the time, please see a doctor to find the cause.

Who should not use a neti pot?

Please do not use it if you have a nosebleed, a painful blocked ear, a recent nose or sinus operation, or a high fever. It is not for children without a doctor's guidance. 

How do I clean the pot?

Copper pots can be clean with lemon and Pitambari powder.