Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS- A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Shantha Basavaraj Sunagar and Dr. Syed Munawar Pasha

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Prathishyaya is one among 31 nasagatharoga explained by sushruthaacharya. Vata and Kapha are said to be the predominant Doshas involved in the manifestation of this condition. Vatajaprathishyaya is one among 5 types of prathishyaya. It is a common disorder characterized by anaddhapihitanasa, tanusrava, shosha in gala taalu and oshta, pain in shankapradesha and swaropaghatha. It is corelated 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 due to an immediate hypersensitivity reaction to nasal mucosa. According to ayurvedic perspective allergy is scientifically explained under Asatmyaja Vyadhi and is mainly caused due to hereditary factor, Viruddhahara, dushivisha & ritusandhi. This is the case report of 25years old male patient with complaints of continuous episodes of sneezing, running nose, itching in eyes and nose since 2 years. Materials and Methods: The subject who approached Shalakya Tantra OPD of Government Ayurveda Medical College Bengaluru with symptoms of episodes of sneezing, running nose, itching in eyes and nose since 2 years was systematically reviewed and treatment modalities like anutaila nasya and internally Vyagradhi kashaya, Vyoshadi vati and Chitrakaharitaki lehya is advised. Results: The subject showed marked improvement symptomatically and marked changes are seen in haematological investigations. Discussion: Vatajaprathishyaya is affecting the urdhwajatru especially nasa and hampering the lifestyle of the patient. It is mainly vata and kaphajavyadhi. Nasya and abhyantara yoga advised are vata - kaphahara in nature, having anti-inflammatory and antiallergic property hence it has shown marked improvement.

Keywords: Vataja Pratishyaya, Allergic Rhinitis Anutaila Nasya, Ayurvedic management.