Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF NASYA KARMA IN MENSTRUAL DISORDERS

Sapna Raghunath Rathod*, Veena Ajay Patil and Janabai Shrimant Sargar

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Abstract

Nasya Karma is a specific treatment methodology of Ayurveda mainly indicated for Urdhvajatrugata Vikara. Nasya Karma is a therapeutic measure in which the Medicated drug (Medicated Oil/ Ghee/ Decoction/ Powder/ Smoke etc.) is administered through nasal route mainly to eliminate or extinguish the vitiated Doshas situated in head and its constituent parts. Indirectly, Nasya can operate on the entire body by enhancing the functions of the endocrine glands and the nervous system. The Menstrual cycle, under the control of the Neuroendocrinal system is necessary for Reproduction. In this era due to change in lifestyle some menstrual disorders like Dysmenorrhoea, Oligomenorrhoea, Menorrhagia, Irregular menses, PCOD and Infertility are increased in reproductive age group. Menstrual cycle is under the control of pituitary hormones which are situated at the base of brain. As Acharya mentioned “Nasa hi Shirso Dwaram’’[1] Therefore Nasya helps to regulate H-P-O Axis and establish normal Menstrual cycle. So present review article focused on the therapeutic uses of Nasya Karma in different Menstrual Disorders.

Keywords: Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Disorders, Nasya.[2]