MANAGING NASAPAKA THROUGH AYURVEDA: A CASE STUDY OF NASAL VESTIBULITIS

Dr. Srivatsa Kumar* and Dr. Hamsaveni V.**

ABSTRACT

Nasal Vestibulitis is a localized inflammatory condition of the nasal vestibule, commonly precipitated by recurrent trauma or bacterial infection, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. Clinically, it is characterized by redness, swelling, pain, crust formation, and occasional bleeding. In Ayurvedic literature, this condition closely corresponds to Nasapaka, a type of Nasa Roga attributed to the vitiation of Pitta, Rakta, and Vata doshas. This case study presents a 41-year-old male patient diagnosed with Nasapaka, exhibiting classical symptoms such as daha (burning sensation), shula (pain), nasal obstruction and crusting primarily affecting the left nasal vestibule. This case study highlights the successful treatment of nasal vestibulitis using Ayurvedic interventions. The patient was managed with Nasapichu (application of medicated cotton swabs in the nostrils), lepa and internal medicines targeting Pitta, Vata, and Rakta imbalances. These treatments helped reduce inflammation, clear infection, and restore doshic balance, leading to complete symptom resolution without recurrence or complications. The case demonstrates that Ayurvedic approaches, when applied judiciously, can offer effective and holistic management for conditions like nasal vestibulitis, underscoring the relevance of traditional medical systems in contemporary clinical practice.

Keywords: Nasal Vestibulitis, Nasapaka, Nasapichu, Dosha.