Case Study
Year: 2021 | Month: October | Volume: 11 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 158-161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20211019
Efficacy of Shunthyadi Taila Nasya in the Management of Vataja Pratishyaya W.S.R. to Allergic Rhinitis: A Case Study
Pinki Meena1, Aparna Sharma2
1P.G. Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, India.
2Associate Professor, PG Department of Shalakya Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, India.
Corresponding Author: Pinki Meena
ABSTRACT
Background- Vataja Pratishyaya is a Nasagataroga and one among five types of Pratishyaya. It is most common and annoying nasal problem which affect the people of all age group. Vataja Pratishaya is a disease which possesses symptoms like Nasagata Tanusrava, Kshavathu and Nasaavarodha. These symptoms are also found in allergic rhinitis which is induced by an IgE mediated inflammation of the nasal mucosa. While treating the Pratishyaya, special attention should be given to the stages of the disease because the treatment approach of Amavastha, Pakwavastha and Dushta stages are entirely different. Nasya is the most important Shodhana method in Urdhwgatrugata Vyadhies and can execute Uttamanga Shuddhi, Snehana, and Swedana. The continuous sneezing is a main disturbing symptom of allergic rhinitis. Shunthyadi Taila was selected for this purpose which is given in Kshavathu Adhikara for managing the allergic conditions of the nose.
Method – The patient with Vataja Pratishyaya was given two courses of Shunthyadi Taila Nasya, each course consisting of one sitting per day for 7 days. Six drops of Shunthyadi Taila were poured into each nostril during each session.
Result- Patients clinical status was assessed on 7th, 15th, 21st and 28th day. Remission of symptoms like sneezing, rhinorrhoea, itching, nasal congestion etc. was observed after 2 courses of treatment. Patient was followed up for 1 month and no recurrences of symptoms were observed.
Key words: Vataja Pratishyaya, allergic rhinitis, Shunthyadi Taila.