Nasya Therapy - What Are The Benefits Of It?

Nasya is an Ayurvedic term, a Panchakarma procedure followed for disorders related to head, throat, nose, ear or diseases above the shoulder area. Nasya purifies these organs and removes vitiated Doshas through the nasal openings. The nasal treatment is given in the form of medicated powders, medicinal fumes, oil or medicated juice.

Efficacy of the treatment:

This form of treatment is tailor-made for diseases related to ENT and Eye ailments by administering oil or other form of medicines through the nostrils. Other areas where Nasya can be applied to get good results include Psychiatry, Dentistry, and Neurology.

Types of Nasya:

As per function, there are 3 different types of Nasya- Brihmana Nasya, Virechana Nasya and Shamana Nasya. As per quantiity, Nasya can be divided into 2 categories i.e. Pratimarsha Nasya and Marsha Nasya. Some other popular nasal therapy treatment includes the following:

1. Navana: When Nasya is meant for Shodhana or Snehana, it is termed as Navana. This is the most common type of Navana and is used for hair fall, headaches and Bells Palsy, Tinnitus.

2. Pradhamana: This is a procedure where dry powders are blown into the nostrils through a narrow pipe. It can also be inhaled. Diseases such as epilepsy, sudden unconsciousness and any other diseases related to the brain are treated through this method. Some other herbs that are used along with this method of treatment include Vacha, Vidanga, Maricha, etc.

3. Avapeedana: In this form of Nasya, juice extracts are injected into the nostrils. 4-6 drops of juice for each nostril are required. This treatment is ideal for patients suffering from poisoning, epilepsy, delirium, rhinitis etc.

4. Dhooma: This form of Nasya has 3 subtypes - Virechanik, Prayogik and Snehaik. In Dhooma, a patient is made to inhale medicated fumes from both the mouth and nostrils for 3-4 times. The exhalation should only happen from the mouth.

Herbs used in Nasya Karma: Some common herbs that is used for preparing any Nasya preparation include Apamarg, Vidanga, Hingu, Tulasi, Maricha and Lahsuna. Some common oil preparation of Nasya includes Anu, Narayana, Marichyadi, Guraadi, Shadbindu, etc. A common preparation of Nasya is known as guraadi that include herbs such as Shunthi, Pippali, and Saindhava.

Benefits of Nasya treatment: There are numerous benefits of Nasya treatment, some of the notables ones include:

1. It develops and strengthens the shoulders, chest, skin and neck.

2. The sensory organs become much stronger after Nasya therapy of 3-4 weeks.

3. Any person witnessing grey hair can get rid of it with regular Nasya treatment.

4. Nasya also strengthens the vision of a person.

Visit an Ayurved Physician near you if you wish to take benefit of great health through Nasya!