NASYA IN AYURVEDA: AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ITS MECHANISMS
AbstractNasya, one of the core detoxification therapies in Ayurveda, involves the administration of medicinal substances through the nasal passage. It is particularly effective for disorders affecting the head and neck region (above the clavicle), but it also influences the nervous and endocrine systems systemically. In Ayurveda, the nasal cavity (Nasa) is seen as a direct pathway to the brain (Shiras), allowing medicines to reach the brain and affect neurological, endocrine, and circulatory functions. Modern medicine also recognizes the nasal route for its potential in both local and systemic treatment outcomes. This study explores the mechanisms of Nasya through both Ayurvedic and modern scientific lenses.
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IJPSR
Savita Pushkar *, Gulab Chand Pamnani, Anil Kumar, Nandini Miri and Ashok Kumar Pushkar
Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Deemed University (De-novo), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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22 October 2024
20 January 2025
24 February 2025
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.16(4).908-11
01 April 2025
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