A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF SHIRISHKASHAYA AND ANU TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA PRATISHYAYA W.S.R TO ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Dr. Ankush Bhardwaj and Ayush Verma*

ABSTRACT

Prathishyaya is one among 31 Nasagatha Roga explained by Sushrutha Acharya. Vata and Kapha are said to be the predominant Doshas involved in the manifestation of this condition. Vataja prathishyaya is one among 5 types of Prathishyaya. It is a common disorder characterized by AnaddhaPihita Nasa (Intermittent Nasal Obstruction), Nasasrava (Nasal Discharge), Shosha in Gala Taalu and Oshta, pain in Shankapradesha and Swaropaghatha. It is correlated to allergic rhinitis. This is a disorder in which there are episodes of nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge sneezing and redness and itching in eyes and nose. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition characterized by inflammation in the nose due to an overreaction of the immune system to allergens in the air. The seasonal type is known as hay fever. Symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red and itchy eyes, and swelling around the eyes. Allergens such as pollen from weeds, grass and trees or mold often cause seasonal allergic rhinitis. Treatment options include avoiding allergens, taking antihistamines and using nasal corticosteroids.

Keywords: Pratishyaya, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasasrava, Kshwathu, Shirishkashaya, Anu Taila.