Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANEGEMENT OF NASAGATA RAKTAPITTA

Raksha J. Udupa* and Rathi S.

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Abstract

In Ayurveda Nasagata Raktapitta -Bleeding disorder caused by vitiation of Pitta Dosha in Rakta Dhatu which can be correlated to Epistaxis. It is a type of Urdhvaga Raktapitta (Disorders with bleeding from upper orifices), wherein the Anubandhi Dosha is Kapha and which is said to be Sukha Sadhya (Easily curable). Bleeding from inside the nose is called Epistaxis (Greek-dripping). It is fairly common and is seen in all groups-children, adults and older people. It is rarely life threatening but may cause significant concern due to the loss of blood. Epistaxis may occur as a result of a variety of causes ranging from insignificant trauma to malignancy and blood loss may vary from few drops to a massive loss of many Liters. Although Epistaxis can have an anterior or posterior source, it most often originates in the anterior nasal cavity. Little’s Area is the commonest site for Epistaxis in children and young adults. In classics treatment principles like Avapidana Nasya, Pradeha, Parisechana, Ghritapana etc has been mentioned for the disease. Objective: This case study was done to observe the efficacy of Avapidana Nasya in the management of Nasagata Raktapitta (epistaxis). Materials and Methods: In the present study a male patient of Epistaxis, with symptoms of recurrent nose bleed 2-3 times/week of age 45, from 6 months was administered with avapeeda nasya with durva swarsa and internal medication for 1 month. Results: Remarkable results were obtained with reduction in nasal bleeding.

Keywords: Nasya, Nasagata raktapitta, Durva swarasa usheerasava, Kamaduga rasa.