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Nasya therapy is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that primarily involves the administration of medicated oils, ghee, decoctions, powders, or herbal preparations through the nasal passages. This therapy is believed to cleanse and purify the sinuses, remove excess doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), and balance the subtle energy channels in the head and neck region.
There are two types of NASYA
Marsha Nasya: This involves the introduction of a high dosage of medicines into the nostrils. It is capable of cleansing or nourishing the systems in the head and neck region, depending on the action of the medicine used. It’s typically not performed daily but as needed for specific health conditions.
Pratimarsha Nasya: This involves the introduction of a minimal quantity of medicines into the nostrils. It can be practiced daily for health maintenance purposes.
Both types of Nasya are used in Ayurveda to treat a variety of health disorders, particularly those related to the head and neck region. The selection of medicine (material, dosage, time of administration, additives, etc.) is typically based on the predominance of the Dosha (the three energies that define a person’s physical and mental health in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha).
KARMA
Poorvakarma or pre purificatory measures: Includes facial oil massage or application of steam to face, forehead, head, ears, and neck. This helps to loosen the adhesive Doshas.
Pradhanakarma or main procedure of Nasya: This is the main step of Nasya and includes instillation of lukewarm medication in both the nostrils, alternately, with the help of a proper instrument like a dropper. The sole, shoulder, neck, ear, and palm are gently massaged after the administration of the drug.
Paschatkarma or post therapeutic measures: In this procedure, patients’ mouth is cleaned by giving lukewarm water to gargle and then medicated smoke is given for inhalation.
It’s important to note that Nasya should not be performed after heavy meals or Shirodhara.
Types of Nasya Therapy
Virechana Nasya (Purgatory): It expels the Doshas of head and neck out of the body. It is useful in treating conditions like headache, loss of movement of the head, eye diseases, diseases of the throat, swelling, enlargement of glands, worm infestation, tumor, skin diseases, epilepsy, and rhinitis.
Brimhana Nasya (Nourishing): It is required for conditions like headache of Vata origin, loss of voice, dryness of the nose and mouth, difficulty to speak, and difficulty in opening of eyes.
Shamana Nasya (Palliative): It is required in conditions like blue patches on the skin, discolored patch on face, diseases of the hair, and of the eyes.
It is indicated for various conditions:
Ardita: Facial paralysis
Pakshaghata: Hemiplegia.
Keshapata: Alopecia or hair loss, and premature greying of hair.
Karnashool: Earache or ear disease.
Dantapata: Tooth decay.
Shirahshula: Headache.
Akshi Roga: Eye disorders like Timira (senile cataract).
Nasaroga: Nose disorders like Sinusitis and rhinitis.
Benefits of Nasya Therapy
Nasya therapy helps to combat.
Dry Sinus
Chronic Sinusitis
Headaches
Allergies
Ear Infections
Frequent Colds and Flu
Migraines
Tinnitus &
Frozen Shoulders
It also helps relieve anxiety, insomnia, and emotional stress. Furthermore, it is recommended remedy for:
Congestion, Cervical Spondylosis,
Hair Fall,
Premature Greying of Hair
Rhinitis and
Other Nasal infections
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