Sutra neti: Sutra neti is a type of a frictional massage of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. It is performed with the help of a specially designed string made of the cotton thread, generally 40 to 50 centimeters long. It is specially prepared by tying together 27-45-81. . . and so on of ordinary cotton threads. When dipped in cold water. the string becomes hard and easy to pass through the nostrils. While performing this neti, one should insert it in one of his nostrils and let it go down into the mouth that is to be kept wide open to facilitate the cord to come out. Once it is done, one should pull it backward and forward repeatedly like a saw for at least 5 to 10 times so that the entire nasal passage is massaged and cleansed. The same process is repeated through the other nostril.

Quite often the nasal passage get narrowed as a result of the nasal passages get narrowed as a result of the accumulation of the mucus that the nasal cavity secretes. Unless that obstruction is cleared, free flow of the air is blocked that in turn disturbs the smooth functioning of the whole of the respiratory system. This neti is the most effective method to clear the nasal passage of all its obstructions and thus facilitates the free flow of the air through them. one should perform this neti every day, preferably in the morning so that the bronchi and the lungs are effectively protected against the mal-effects of the dry and cold air. People who breathe through the mouth are more prone to cold and other chest disorders.

Sutra neti is also very helpful in curing the chronic sinusitis. For, sinuses are caused when nasal passages are blocked permanently and it is therefore all the more important to clear them in an effective menner and the mechanical way that this neti prescribes is the most appropriate way to do so.

It may be underlined that when this neti is performed with the help of the cotton string all parts of the body above the region of the neck come under the purview of this cleansing process, namely nose,eyes and ears. All of them are cleansed of the unwanted matter that accumulated in them. Not only do they get healthy but sinus cavities are also eliminated. The eyesight as well as the hearing power too improves. Above all, the mucus membranes of the nasal passage become tough and less sensitive, thereby helping it to withstand the ill effects of dust and other bacteria. Finally the use of Sutra neti greatly stimulates the blood circulation in the upper region that in turn helps remove the local toxins.

Note: At the initial stage a rubber catheter can be used in place of Sutra neti.

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