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Which Salt Should be used?
It is very important to use the correct salt for Jala Neti. It must be pure, non-iodised and should be as free from harmful anti-caking and free-flowing agents as possible. Almost all salt sold in supemarkets will have at least one additive such as anti-caking and free-flowing agents. The free-flowing agents are the worst and will cause stinging. Using basic Table and Cooking salt can cause long-term damage to the delicate insides of your nasal passages, and can do more harm than good. Coarse Sea Salt is an exception, but it takes quite a while to dissolve properly and is therefore not a very convenient option.
'Neti' is our own brand of salt, and we offer 2 types of salt suitable for Jala Neti for your convenience:
Neti Salt is pure-dried vacuum salt and is the purest salt available in the UK. It is not sea salt and is mined in Israel. It then goes through a purification and non-iodising process. Salt sold in supermarkets can contain up to 2% additives, ours contains approx 10 parts per million (0.001%) of anti-caking agent and this level is considered safe for Jala Neti use.
Our Neti Sea Salt is fine sea salt with absolutely NO additives.
Our salt comes direct from the Salt Union, after a painstaking search for suitable salt in the UK.
Sea salt has more traditionally been used for centuries in Ayurvadic and Yoga tradition of Jala Neti. The naturally-occuring trace sea minerals found in Sea Salt are said to be harmless and it is still very popular to be used today.
More recently, some users are tending to prefer the more pure Neti Salt as this contains no sea minerals and is therefore purer.
The sachets supplied with the Sinucleanse and Nasopure Kits, and obviously therefore the Sinucleanse refill packs, contain Sodium Bicarbonate along with Sodium Chloride (salt). This is added to soothe sore and inflamed nasl passages and sinuses and makes the practice a lot more comfortable for beginners and condition sufferers. Once the practice has become accustomed to, it could be more cost effective, although less convenient to switch to Neti Salt.
The choice is up to you. Whichever you choose, you will still feel the benefit of fresher, freer breathing and relief from many complaints.
We send out small salt samples of our Neti Salt with all of our Neti Pots that don't already come with sachets. If you would like a sample to accompany your complete kit to compare salt, or have a preference for a sample of Neti Sea Salt, please let us know by stating in the customer comments at checkout.
HOW MUCH TO USE?
Traditionally in Yoga it has been advised to use an isotonic solution which means it is the same concentration of salt that is in our bodies. More recently, Neti is becoming more accepted by the medical profession and further medical research has been carried out and this suggests a hypertonic (greater solution than the body's) is more beneficial, particularly to benefit excess mucus production such as in Cystic Fibrosis.
We have found that it can also depend on your own comfort level, and suggest an absolute minimum of 1/4 teaspoon per 250ml (isotonic) up to 3/4 teaspoon per 250ml (hypertonic). Depending on your comfort, it maybe an idea to start at the isotonic level and work gradually upwards. This is also the case with the sachets - use half a sachet per neti pot for the initial attempts and gradually build up. But remember - the best effects are with increased salt solution!
It is important you do not use a solution less than the isotonic level as this can cause damage and discomfort.
This information is based upon personal research and experience, and is aimed at helping you with your purchases. It is in no way intended to replace the advice of a Medical Professional.
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