Nasya treatment ia a part of Panchkarma therapy which comprise of putting nasal drops. Nasya therapy of ayurveda is different then the usual practice of putting drops in nose for any of the nasal disease. Everytime there is different purpose for putting nasal drops according to the ayurveda protocol.
It is a process for administring medicated drops from the nasal route.
It can also be done on a daily basis for maintaining the overall health and for disease prevention.
Nasya karma can be done in diseases related to head and organs above shoulder region. As nose is the only path to head by which medicine will reach directly and cures the disease.
It can also be done by the healthy individual on daily basis but for this patient has to contact doctor first.
It is best to keep your bowel and bladder empty before taking drops followed by brushing your teeth.
Then face massage is done with oil as directed by doctor. Eyelids and eyes are avoided while doing massage. Swedan is done afterwards avoiding eyes.
Now patient has to sit on a chair specially designed for this process in a room devoid of direct air and sunlight. Thin pillow can be placed below neck.
Now lie straight with face upwards and extended arms and legs.
Lukewarm the oil in hot water before administration. It should not be very hot. The oil is then instilled into each nostril. Dosage will be directed by doctor.
Get this procedure done by trained therapist as self administration is difficult.
After instilling the oil massage feet soles, neck, palms, ears etc.
After a span of 5-10 minutes sputum along with medicine will come out and patient has to spit it all out.
After this procedure patient has lie with face upwards for 2 minutes.
Then smoke inhalation with medicated herbs is given to cleanse the throat, mouth gargling should be done.
It should be done empty stomach before taking bath. This type of Nasya is applicable to all healthy people.
It is indicated to healthy persons also.
It is helpful in patients suffering from stiffness of the head, teeth, neck, jaw,
rhinitis, tonsillitis,migraine, headache, face pigmentation, eye disorders, nasal disorders, ear disorders, facial paralysis, goitre, hoarse voice, neuro muscular disorders etc.
After taking this therapy patient will breath easily, will experience sound sleep,
active sense organs, lightness in the body, sensorial and mental happiness.
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