Abstract

LITERATURE STUDY OF EFFICACY OF NASYA IN AVABAHUKA

*Dr. Asavari Rayate, Dr. Rashmi Kuravar

Abstract

Nasya Karma is one of the prime treatments of Avabahuka. It is especially indicated for the diseases of the parts in and above the shoulders. In Nasya Karma, medicine is administered through nostrils to the head and it spreads through the channels and cures the disease. In Nasya Phalasruti it is mentioned that the skin, shoulders, neck, face, chest become well developed. So Nasya helps in developing strength of muscles in shoulder region. Avabahuka is a condition in which vitiated Vata lodges in Amsa Pradesha and by contracting leads to the Shosha of the muscles of the shoulder and upper arm. This disease disturbs the day-today activities of an individual and makes him dependent and very much depressed. Even with advanced allopathic treatment modalities, patients are not getting static and satisfactory relief.

Keywords: Nasya, Avabahuka, Ayurveda.