Abstract

*Vd. Nikit P. Rathod, Vd. Vandana Dhole and Vd. Sneha Tiwari

ABSTRACT

Nasya refers to the instillation of Aushadhas processed in Sneha into the nostrils. According to Kaala, the time of administration is differentiated. Nasya is given in Pratah (morning) for Kaphaja Vikaras, Madhyahna (mid noon) for Pittaja Vikaras, and Sayahna (evening) and Nisha (night)for Vataja Vikaras. In Sharat and Vasanta Ritu, it is given in Poorvahna (morning) for Swastha. In Shita Ritus like Hemanta and Shishira, it should be provided in Madhyahna (mid noon), in Grishma Ritu, in Sayahna (evening), and Varsha Ritu when there is the presence of the sun. The importance of Nasya can also be seen in various other contexts. For example, in the case of Tarpana, Nasya should be given to the patient as Purva Karma, and Kayashudhi should be done before Anjana, according to Acharya Sushruta. Acharya Dalhana has explained this by describing Nasya as one among the Shodhana Karmas for achieving Kayashudhi.