Abstract

PRACTICAL UTILITY AND PHARMACODYNAMICS OF ANYA URDHVANGA KRIYAKALPA IN ENT DISORDERS

*Dr. Smriti Singh, Prof. Shamsa Fiaz

Abstract

Urdhvanga Kriya Kalpa is concerned with the development of therapeutic techniques for ailments above the clavicle, in particular the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) related disorders. Procedures like Nasya karma, Kavala, Gandusha, Dhoomapana, Nasapichu, karnapooran, karnabhyanga, etc. are of great relevance for the therapeutic purpose of the ENT disorders. Nasal (or otic or oral) routes of drug delivery are direct and localized, often providing quicker and better therapeutic responses. The probable pharmacodynamics of these procedure results by the reduction of inflammation, the control of infections, the liquefaction of secretions, the relief of pain, and the enhancement of the local immune response. This procedure allows minimum invasive techniques, easy to perform, and cost effective. These kriya Kalpa procedures are used as prevention purpose as well as management purposes in ENT disorders. Thus, the other Urdhvanga Kriya Kalpa techniques, in the context of ENT, may be used with a lot of justification, integrating the fundamentals of Ayurveda and the pharmacodynamics of modern medicine. Materials and methods Study Design: This work is a conceptual and narrative review based on classical Ayurvedic literature and contemporary indexed research articles. Materials: The source material included classical ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya are referenced within the document. Indexed journal articles related to Nasya, Dhoomapana, Nasapichu Karnapoorana, and other Shalakya procedures. Conceptual and clinical review studies exploring Ayurvedic and modern mechanisms of action. Methodology: Content related to each procedure (Nasya, Dhoomapana, Karnapoorana, etc.) are systematically analyzed. Ayurvedic principles such as Dosha involvement, Srotas action, Dhatu effect, and Samprapti were extracted. Corresponding modern explanations (neurophysiology, pharmacology, immunology, tissue response) were correlated. Information was synthesized to develop an integrative understanding of pharmacodynamics and physiological action. The final output was structured to ensure originality, coherence, and academic suitability. Results: The findings suggest that Sthānika Upakarma procedures exert targeted local effects supported by both Ayurvedic concepts and modern physiology. These therapies demonstrate benefits in tissue modulation, neurovascular regulation, cleansing of channels, and reduction of inflammation, confirming their scientific relevance in managing Shalakya (ENT) disorders.

Keywords: Anya urdhvanga kriyakalpa, Nasya, Shalakya (ENT) disorder.