Abstract

A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF NASAL PH BEFORE AND AFTER NASYA KARMA: A STATISTICAL APPROACH

Dr. Divya*, Dr. Sangeeta H. Toshikhane

Abstract

This study evaluates the effect of three different types of Nasya therapies (Navan, Avapeedak, and Pradhaman) on nasal pH over a 7-day period. Nasya, an important Ayurvedic therapy, plays a critical role in treating upper respiratory disorders. The study monitored changes in nasal pH before and after therapy using litmus paper in 21 patients divided into three groups. Results showed that Navan Nasya led to a steady increase in nasal pH, with a significant peak on Day 5 (+14.49%). Avapeedak Nasya produced a gradual improvement, with pH reaching a +11.29% increase by Day 7. Pradhaman Nasya demonstrated the most rapid and significant change, with a pH rise of +27.00% by Day 2, stabilizing with high values on later days. These findings suggest that all three types of Nasya effectively shift nasal pH towards alkalinity, enhancing mucosal health and therapy efficacy, with Pradhaman Nasya showing the most pronounced results.

Keywords: Nasya, an important Ayurvedic therapy, plays a critical role in treating upper respiratory disorders.