A REVIEW ON NASYA KARMA
Dr. Shagun Gupta, Dr. Sachin Kumar Sharma*, Dr. Ankush Bhardwaj
ABSTRACT
Shalakya tantra is a branch of Ayurveda which deals with the diseases affecting body parts above Jatrukasthi (clavicle bone). The process of instillation of medicines through nasal cavity is known as Nasya Karma. It is the unique process of Shodhana Chikitsa in which medicines reach to the brain and eject the vitiated Dosha responsible for producing the diseases. There are different types of Nasya, depending upon method of administration, mode of action, part of drug utilised etc. as described by Acharya Charka, Sushruta and Vagbhata. Nose is the root for head; thus the diseases related to Urdhvajatrugata are best treated by this procedure.
Keywords: Nasya, Panchakarma, Shalakyatantra, Shodhana Chikitsa, Uttamanga.
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