Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF THE ACTION OF NASYA KARMA IN PALITYA

Asawari A. Satav* and Sadanand V. Deshpande

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is an ancient science and deep ocean of knowledge which help to achieve longevity and better life. Ayurveda‟s main aim is to protect the health of the healthy and cure the chronic disease from the root cause. “Nasya”is a process in which medicines are administered through nose. The word „Nasya‟ is derived from „Nas dhatu‟ which indicates nose or things useful to nose. Nasya is administered in many diseases and specifically urdwajatrugata rogas. Nasa is one among the panchgyanendriya and its functions are not only limited to Respiration and Olfaction but also considered as a channel way for administration of drugs. Nose is the entrance way for the shira (Head). The medicine that is administered through nasal orifice travels through this pathway and shows influence on shira by removing out the accumulated doshas. As we know Palitya is urdwajatrugat roga, When drugs administered through nostril reaches Shringataka (siramarma) and spreads in Murdha (head) taking route of Netra (eyes), Karna (ears), Kantha (throat) eliminated the pathological doshas from Head and cure Palitya. And in this way Nasya is useful in palitya. It not only act locally but also act on systemic pathway so it can cure palitya from the root and also help to prevent early graying of hair.

Keywords: Nasya, Palitya, Urdwajatrugat roga, Sringataka, Murdha.