Abstract

REVIEW ON NASYA KARMA AND ITS PHARMACODYNAMICS - A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Gayatri Dhaker*, Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Kshipra Rajoria and Bhoomika Chaudhary

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Abstract

Acharyas have noted that the nose serves as a gateway to the head. It is regarded as one of the Panchagyanendriya, responsible not only for olfaction and respiration but also as a route for drug delivery. Modern pharmacology delineates various methods of administering drugs, paralleled by Ayurveda which has proven highly beneficial over time. Among these methods, nasal administration is particularly effective for treating diseases above the clavicles. Nasya Karma involves the instillation of herbal oils and liquid medicines into the nostrils. This review discusses the potential mechanisms of Nasya Karma in both Ayurvedic and modern contexts, focusing on its probable actions on crucial points within the brain and its associated structures.

Keywords: Nasya Karma, Nasal Medication, Pharmacodynamics.