Nasyam is an Ayurvedic treatment that involves administering herbal oils or powders through the nasal passages to cleanse and rejuvenate the respiratory system.

Includes facial oil massage or application of steam to face, forehead, head, ears and neck. This helps to loosen the adhesive Doshas.

This is the main step of Nasya and includes instillation of luke warm medication in both the nostrils, alternately, with the help of proper instrument like dropper. The sole, shoulder, neck, ear and palm are gently massaged after the administration of the drug. In this procedure patients mouth is cleaned by giving luke warm water to gargle and then medicated smoke is given for inhalation.

The medicaments administered through the nostrils pervade into the nervous (Brain) and venous system (Blood circulation) present in and around the nostrils. Then they evacuate the morbidity present or distributed in nearby area. Thus it relieves the blockage of the channels and the diseases are cured effectively.

Medicated oils / juices / powders stimulate the vital centres of brain to overcome specific diseases. Nasya treatment does not cause any serious side effects when performed by an experienced therapist. However, it is recommended to not undergo Nasya After heavy meals or Shirodhara.
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Steps to Perform Nasyam Therapy

Step 1

Firstly we will allow recipient to lie down comfortably with their head tilted backward.

Step 2

We may start by cleaning the nasal passages with a saline solution or warm water.

Step 3

We will use Medicated herbal oil or herbal powder is selected based on the patient’s condition and dosha (body constitution). The oil is usually lukewarm for comfort.

Step 4

We willuses a dropper or a cotton swab to apply the medicated oil or powder into the nostrils. This is done carefully and gently.

Step 5

After administering the medicine, we massage the area around the nose, face, and forehead to help the oil or powder penetrate deep into the nasal passages.

Step 6

We will encouraged patient to inhale deeply during this process.

Step 7

After the procedure, We will advise patient to rest and avoid exposure to cold drafts, strong winds, or heavy physical activity for a specific period.

Benifit Of Nasyam

Clears nasal congestion and sinusitis

Enhances sensory functions like smell and tastey

Alleviates headaches and promotes mental clarity

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What is the nasya method?

Nasya treatment refers to an Ayurvedic therapy that includes instillation of herbal oils, juices or powders through the nasal route. It works specifically on disorders of ear, nose and throat. Nasya is one among the five Panchakarma therapies.

What is the importance of nasya?

Nasya is an excellent remedy for headaches, migraines, clearing the sinuses and clearing the nasal passage to enhance breathing. The process includes a point stimulating facial massage, followed by herbal steam and administration of oils through the nasal passage.

What happens after nasya?

Nasya is to expel doshas accumulated in head by a similar procedure as that of emesis, it is like causing head to vomit and expel its doshas. Since kapha is main dosha located in head, term prachardana could have been used synonymous for nasal medication.

What are the complications of nasya?

When nasal therapy is not given properly, it causes heaviness of head, coryza, rhinitis, headache and other diseases of eye, ear and head.

What time of the day is best for nasya?

The best time to practice nasya to relieve Kapha disorders is in the morning. Practicing nasya in the afternoons is beneficial for pitta related problems and practicing this in the evening can help treat vata disorders. To practice nasya, lie down on your back and tip your head backwards

What is the age for Nasya karma?

Based on Age of the individ- ual, type of dosha affected, type of Nasya Karma and based on different Rutus, different timings can be employed for the administra- tion of NasyaKarma. NavanaNasya is indi- cated to the individuals aged in between 8 years to 80 years.