Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN TREATMENT OF SINUSITIS- A REVIEW

Dr. Mamta Rana*

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Abstract

Sinusitis is the condition of inflamed or swollen tissues lining of the sinuses. Normally, sinuses are filled with air, but when sinuses become blocked and filled with fluid, germs (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) can grow and cause inflammation. Sinusitis causes irritation or swelling of the tissue covering the sinuses. Healthy sinuses are loaded with air. But there are times when they get blocked and loaded with fluid. In such cases, germs can develop and cause an infection. Due to this infection, your nose gets heavily blocked along with you sinuses and might make it difficult for you to breathe. Ayurveda deals these cases with some Ayurvedic formulations along with sweadana(steam) and dhoopan karma. Hence an attempt has been made to recollect the role of Ayurveda in management of sinusitis.

Keywords: turmeric, curcumin, neem, dhoopan.