Nasya is one of the Panchakarmas (5 cleanses) mentioned in Ayurveda, Nasya therapy is a process wherein medicated herbs (decocted in oil or as a powder) are administered through the nostrils, this follows a face massage and steam.
Since the nose is the gateway of the head, the therapy is highly effective in curing a number of diseases pertaining to the head, if it is performed systematically.
The therapy cleanses and opens the channels of the head, thereby improving the process of oxygenation (prana), which has a direct influence on the functioning of the brain.
Nasya is beneficial if done on a regular basis because it keeps the eyes, nose and ears healthy. It also prevents the early greying of hair.
Benefits Of Nasya
The therapy enhances the activity of sense organs and protects the person from diseases pertaining to the head (urdhwanga)
. Early ageing process is effectively prevented by the regular administration of Nasya (it keeps the brain alert & active).
Diseases Treated Under Nasya Therapy
- Aphonia
- Bronchitis
- Cataract
- Catarrh
- Chronic coryza
- Diseases of mouth, nose, ear, eye and head
- Diseases of the eyelid
- Dryness Of The Nose
- Facial Paralysis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Hemi Crania
- Hoarseness of voice
- Hysteria
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinsonism
- Seminal disorders
- Shoulder pain
- Sinus Congestion
- Sinusitis
- Stammering
- Stiffness in the head, neck, teeth and jaw
- Tetanus
- Tonsilitis
- Toothache and other tooth disorders
- Uvulitis
Nasya is beneficial for the following:
Kapha Disorders: Sticky eyes, running nose, colds, headaches, sinusitis, Parkinson’s, chronic Rhinitis. Emotionally it is beneficial for attachment, greed, etc
Vata Disorders: Dry nose, migraine, dryness of voice, anxiety, fear, emptiness, stiffness of the neck, cervical spondylosis, loss of smell.
Pitta Disorders: Conjunctivitis, ringing in the ears & Hair loss. Emotionally: Anger
Nasya treatment is available at our clinic and is of the treatments students learn on our Ayurvedic Terapies Diploma and Diploma of Ayurvedic Studies