Healthepic-Introduction and indications of nasya (nasal insufflation)

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            Administration of the drug through nostrils is known as Nasya karma. Navana and Nastah are the synonyms of Nasya karma.
            Nose is the gateway of the head. So, systematically performed Nasya karma cures almost all the diseases of the head easily. It cleanses and opens the channels of the head and improves the oxygenation (prana) which has a direct and highly beneficial influence on brain functioning.

Indications for nasya or nasal administration

Stiffness in the head, neck, teeth and jaw
Chronic coryza
Uvulitis
Tonsilitis
Seminal disorders
Cataract
Diseases of the eye lid
Hemicranial
Shoulder pain
Diseases of mouth, nose, ear, eye and head
Facial Paralysis
Hysteria
Tetanus
Hoarseness of voice
Aphonia
Stammering
Tooth ache and other tooth disorders

Nasya should not be given to infants, pregnant women, and elderly people above 80 yrs of age.