Nasyam is the administration of medicated oils, powders, or juices through the nose. It is one of the Panchakarma (five cleansing therapies) and is considered the main treatment for diseases of the head and neck, since the nose is regarded as the “doorway to the head” (Nasa hi shirasо dvaram).
It is used to clear accumulated doshas (especially Kapha) from the head, sinuses, and throat region, and to nourish the sense organs and nervous system.
The medicine reaches the Shringataka marma (a vital point in the head), spreads to the eyes, ears, throat, and head, and removes vitiated doshas from the upper body.
Common Medicines Used: Anu Taila, Shadbindu Taila, Narayana Taila, Ksheerabala Taila, Brahmi ghrita, and Vacha or Trikatu powders.
Indications:
- Chronic sinusitis
- Migraine and headaches
- Rhinitis
- Allergic cold
- Nasal congestion
- Cervical spondylosis
- Facial paralysis
- Hair fall and premature greying
- Insomnia
- Stress
- Eye and ear disorders
- Stiffness of the neck and shoulders.
Best Time: Morning for Kapha disorders, midday for Pitta, and evening for Vata conditions. Seasonally, it is often recommended in autumn and spring.
Benefits: Clears the sinuses, improves voice and sense perception, relieves head and neck tension, supports sleep and mental clarity, and promotes healthy hair and skin.
