A Review of Nasya Scientific and Ayurvedic Mode of Action
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Nasya (~medication through nasal route) karma comes under the one of Panchkarma Chikitsha. Which processes medicine given through the nose is Nasya. It is a noninvasive method. Nasya is the fastest way to reach the medicine brain. It is the single method of Chikitsha in which we use any form of medicine Sneha, Swaras (liquid), Churna (solid), and Dhoom (gas). It is only an all-rounder procedure of Panchkarma. It is the main treatment procedure for supraclavicular disease but also for other diseases and also for healthy well-being. It is also a part of Swasthvritta (~ preventive and promoting health). That means daily usable Nasya comes under the prevention of disease. Other type of Nasya is for a diseased person. Nasya is the only type of Chikitsha that fulfill the main aim of Ayurveda which is to maintain the health state of a healthy person and cures the disease of diseased ones. Nasya can use as a Shodhana (~detoxification of body) as well as Shamana Chikitsha (~pacification of exacerbated Dosha). It is equally effective in local and systemic diseases Nasya Karma is the prime treatment modality for Urdhvajatrugata Vikara (~disease of supra clavicular region). Though classics clearly mention Yogya (~indicated), Ayogya (~contraindicated) criteria for Nasya Karma. Intranasally administered therapeutics reach the central nervous system (CNS) via the olfactory and trigeminal neural pathways. Both the olfactory and trigeminal nerves innervate the nasal cavity, providing a direct connection with the CNS. This review article provides a brief overview of the advantages, limitations, types, and uses of Shalakya and reveal a better scientific explanation of the concept of the administration of drugs through the nasal route mechanism of nasal absorption, and applications of all form of medicine used in Nasya Karma.
Author: Kalpana Raturi1, Kanchan Chauhan2, Suvir Singh Shishodia3*
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7092214201
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