Nasya

Nasya or Shirovirechan is a procedure used to assist vamana in dislodging ama and excess kapha from the throat, nose, sinuses and other organs in the region of head and neck. Nasya is the introduction of medicated sustances into the nose. This Process stimulates secretions which help eliminate kapha related toxins from this area. It removes ama and toxins from the nose, larynx, pharynx, mouth, para-nasal sinuses, ears and eyes.

Nasya is indicated in diseases of the head and neck. It is used for dry nasal passages, as well as sinus congestion, common cold, chronic sinusitis, allergies and allergic rhinitis. It relieves chronic vascular headaches, migraine, epilepsy, and has a positive effect on degenrative diseases of the brain and mental retardation. Nasya also helps with eye and ear problems, such as dry, itching and watery eyes, conjuctivitis, glaucoma, hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as loss of the sense of smell.