Ayurvedic Procedures - Nasya

Ayurvedic Procedures - Nasya

1. Nasya
Unlike the other detox therapies which are focusing on the
pacification of particular dosha’s this therapy is quite unique as
it aims at pacification of any disorder in the head and neck
region. It is also called as shirovirechan that implies removal of
toxins from the head region.

2. What is Nasya
Nasya is an ayurvedic detox therapy in which
medications in the form of oils , decoctions or
powders are instilled through the nose.
As per ayurveda nasal route is the best way to
reach the brain. Hence any disorders occurring in
these regions can be tackled more appropriately
by instillation of drugs through this route.

3. When to go for Nasya
Headache
Sinuisitis
Cervical spondiltis
Facial paralysis
Frozen shoulder
Parkinson’s disease
Psychological disorders
Premature graying of hair
Hairfall

4. Types
Type Dosha pacified Indication
Virechan nasya Kapha Headaches, sinuisitis,
drowsiness, cold.
Bruhan nasya Vata Neck stiffness, dryness
of throat, anxiety.
Shaman nasya Pitta Nasal bleeding, burning
of eyes, graying of hair

5. Procedure
Poorvakarma ( pre- procedure)
Before starting the actual therapy snehana and
swedana is done over patient’s head , neck , face
region. This helps in loosening of the accumulated
toxins in this region which are then expelled out by the
upcoming nasya therapy.

6. Pradhan karma

After the Poorvakarma the patient is asked to lie down in a bed
with his hand and legs kept straight. His head is maintained at
a lower position by keeping the pillow below the neck. Then the
medicine is made to flow in to one nostril, while the other is
kept closed. The same process is carried out in the other
nostril also. For the administration of the drug a Cotton swab or
a dropper can be used.

7. Paschat Karma ( Post- procedure)
After instillation of the medicine the shoulder, neck and face
are gently massaged . Patient is asked to spit out all the
impurities and medicine that reach his mouth. Swedana
(sudation) should be repeated after the nasya treatment.
 This also includes various rules to be followed after nasya
dietic
behavioral
physical
psychological rules
The process of nasya should be repeated for 7 days.

8. Medicines in nasya
Anu taila – for headache , rhinitis, sinuisitis. Can also be
used as a preventive drug.
Shadbinu taila - used in premature graying of hair,
hairfall, disorders of vision.
Milk- for bleeding conditions from nose and pitta
disorders
Katpahala churna – for removal of accumulated mucus
from sinuses.
Bramhi taila – used in improving memory, sleep
disorders and other such.