Abstract

Nikhil Saini*, Arvind gupta, Shrimant G. Chavan, Vandana, Roopali

ABSTRACT

Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa that is characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and rhinorrhea in any combination. Allergic rhinitis is the most common cause of rhinitis. It is an extremely common condition, affecting approximately 20% of the population. Allergic rhinitis can affect people of any race. Allergic rhinitis involves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, eustachian tubes, middle ear, sinuses, and pharynx. The nose invariably is involved. Inflammation of the mucous membranes is caused by a complex interaction of inflammatory mediators but ultimately is triggered by an immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated response to an extrinsic protein and causes sneezing, rhinorrhea in modern often treated with oral antihistamines, decongestants, or both regular use of an intranasal steroid, these medicines have only symptomatic relief and have more side effects Allergic rhinitis is described as vataja pratishyaya in Ayurvedic literature. The best treatment for this illness is panchakarma, and Nasya is the top option. Maximum medications of Mutadi taila Nasya have, katu, tikta rasa, ushna virya, katu vipaka, and vatahara properties and also have anti-inflammatory qualities that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the nasal passages, relieving congestion and sinusrelated discomfort.