Nasya Karma

Nasya Karma

        

 It is one of the panchakarmas mentioned in Ayurveda. It is a process by which drug is administered through the nostrils.

         If 'Nasyakarma' is done properly and regularly it will keep the person's eye, nose and ear unimpaired. It also prevents the early graying of hair and beard. Nasyakarma will prevent the falling of hair. It will ensure growth of hair and alleviate diseases like cervical spondilitis, headache, facial paralysis, hemiplegia, diseases of nose, frozen shoulder, hemi crania, coryza, sinusitis, mental disorders parkinsonism and skin complaints. Nasyakarma will enhance the activity of sense organs and prevent the diseases of head (urdhwanga). It will prevent the early aging process.

Purvakarma(Pre-purification Measures)

          Prior to nasya karma, sneha and sweda should be done to the patients Face, Forehead, Head, Ears and Neck. This prior snehana (oleation) and swedana (sudation or sweating) will help to loosen the adhesive doshas, thereby facilitating the subsequent elimination. 

Pradhan karma (Main Procedure of Nasyakarma) 

         After the Purvakarma 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. This position will facilitate the direct passage of the drug. Placing the medicine above hot water gently warms it and then it 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 pichu (Cotton swab) or nadi(tube) may be used (dropper can be used).

         The sole, shoulder, neck, ear and palm are gently massaged after the administration of the drug. He must pit out all the impurities and medicine that reach his mouth. The spitting is repeatedly carried out turning to both sides while the patient is lying. Swedakarma (sudation) should be repeated after the nasya treatment.

         The process of nasya can be repeated twice or thrice if necessary. This process should be repeated for 7 days.

Indications for Nasyakarma:  

• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Bel's Palsy
• To improves memory & eye sight
• Insomnia
• Elimination of excess Mucus
• Hyper pigmentation in the face
• Pre-mature graying of hair
• To brings clarity to voice
• Headaches of various origin
• Hemiplegia
• Loss of smell and taste
• Frozen Shoulder
• Migraine
• Stiffness of the neck
• Nasal Allergies
• Nasal Polyp
• Neurological dysfunctions
• Sinusitis
• To relive stress and emotional imbalances
• stiffness in the neck & shoulders
• dryness of the nose
• hoarseness of voice
• convulsions

Disclaimer : Nasyakarma is a very special Ayurvedic procedure requiring proper guidance from a highly trained and skillful Ayurvedic practitioner. This should not be undertaken just from information in this article. One should consult with an Ayurvedic physician.