Abstract

A REVIEW ON ROLE OF PRATIMARSHA NASYA WITH ANUTAILA (AN AYURVEDIC MEDICATED OIL) IN THE PREVENTION OF RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

*Megha G. Pandya, Neky J. Mehta, Bhakti M. Chhaya

ABSTRACT

Life without disease in present days is impossible for numerous reasons. But it is possible to prevent the occurrence of diseases if one follows the habit of leading well disciplined life with good principles of healthy living which are nicely mentioned in Ayurveda in the form of "Swasthavrutta" (personal hygiene) which is dealt as daily conduct, seasonal conduct etc. Acharya Charaka has mentioned use of Anutaila (Ayurvedic medicated oil) for the Pratimarsha Nasya as a preventive as well as curative aspect while explaining the Dinacharya (daily conduct). Most of the ingredients of Anutaila possess anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic and anti-bacterial proprieties. Ultimately these functions of Anutaila will lead to enhancement of respiratory immunity. While explaining the etiology of Shwas, Acharya Charaka has clearly mentioned the allergic factors like dust, fumes, exposure to wind, use of A.C., seasonal variations etc. which can initiate pathology of respiratory disorders. If a person regularly uses Anutaila in the form of Nasya, he/she can prevent respiratory disorders in future with increase of respiratory immunity. So, one can prevent repeatedly attacks of respiratory disorders with the exposure of above mentioned etiological factors (allergens).

Keywords: Anutaila, Pratimarsha Nasya, Respiratory disorders.