Ayurved approach in Hair fall :
Hair is a defining character of human. It is precious to all. The problem related to hair fall and graying of hair is usually seen during cold winters and in teenage groups as they are more conscious towards there looks. And seeing it growing into some boring, undesirable colour can be very upsetting.
Even though hair aging depends largely on uncontrollable factors like genetics, but preventive measure can be taken in order to keep the hair young.
NASYA AND AYURVED :
Ayurved is based upon the concept of the three dośa present in any living organism.
1. Vata
2. pitta
3. Kapha
1. Vata
2. pitta
3. Kapha
The body in which all the three dośa are in equilibrium is said to be healthy and if they are vitiated because of any external or internal factors the body is said to be unhealthy.
Pancakarma is a line of treatment exclusively given in Ayurved for extraction of vitiated dośa by performing various procedures and setting back the equilibrium of the dośa for a healthy being.
Nasya is one of the karma included in Pancakarma (1.vamana 2. Virechana 3. Niruh basti 4. Anuvasan basti 5. Nasya). Susruta acharya have also included rakta mokśan in pancakarma.
Nasya karma, in which the dośa are extracted (shodhan) or stabilized (shaman) present in the upper region of the body i.e. head and neck (urdhva jatrugat) using drops of ghee, oil, decoction (kwath), herbal juice (svarasa), cow urine (gomutra), and many other preparation given in the sastra in both the nostrils during an appropriate time.
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According to charaka acharya, the best way to extract the vitiated dośa from the body is from the shortest route available. So the dośas present in the head and neck region (urdhava jatrugat) can easily be extracted if Nasya karma is preferred. As the shortest route available to head and neck is the nasal region.
Nasya is of many types but the important two types are snehan nasya (lubrication) and shodhan nasya (extraction).
Pratimarsha nasya is also a type of nasya karma, in which 2-2 drops of medicated oil are dropped inside the both the nostrils.
Pratimarsha nasya is considered as a mild and harmless procedure and can be given to anyone irrespective of age and can be used at any time of the day. It can be used without any strict day to day precautions (pathya palan).
The 14 appropriate time for pratimarsha nasya are as follows :
1. Early morning
2. At evening
3. After waking at mid day
4. After light meal
5. After brushing teeth
6. After exercise
7. Before leaving house
8. After copulation
9. After walking long distances
10. After urination
11. After expulsion of flatus
12. After gargling
13. After sneezing
14. After medicating eyes
1. Early morning
2. At evening
3. After waking at mid day
4. After light meal
5. After brushing teeth
6. After exercise
7. Before leaving house
8. After copulation
9. After walking long distances
10. After urination
11. After expulsion of flatus
12. After gargling
13. After sneezing
14. After medicating eyes
Pratimarsha Nasya can be taken at any time of the day but above given time provides more results.
Pratimarsha Nasya preferable age group :
After 8 years of age and before 80 years.
Pratimarsha Nasya should not be used continuously a break in the course is advised.
Like, in a 14 day course, continuous pratimarsha nasya for 6 day is advised after which a break for 1 day and then a 7 day continuous course is preferred.
Pratimarsha Nasya karma procedure :
I. pre procedure :
1. After proper examination Patient is selected for nasya karma.
2. Proper medicated liquid (oil, ghee, leaves juice, decoction etc.) is selected for the procedure.
3. Switch off the fan or AC before taking nasya.
4. Patient is asked to lie in a supine position on a comfortable bed with head tilt a little in backward direction and relax. ( For tilting a pillow can be used by keeping it under the neck)
1. After proper examination Patient is selected for nasya karma.
2. Proper medicated liquid (oil, ghee, leaves juice, decoction etc.) is selected for the procedure.
3. Switch off the fan or AC before taking nasya.
4. Patient is asked to lie in a supine position on a comfortable bed with head tilt a little in backward direction and relax. ( For tilting a pillow can be used by keeping it under the neck)
II. Main procedure :
5. 3-3 drops of medicated oil are added in both the nostrils and patient is instructed to relax.
6. Patient is asked to count to 100 and relax.
7. When the oil is felt in the throat region Patient is asked to spit it out and not to swallow the oil.
8. The oil which is felt in the nasal region is left without trying to sneeze deliberately.
5. 3-3 drops of medicated oil are added in both the nostrils and patient is instructed to relax.
6. Patient is asked to count to 100 and relax.
7. When the oil is felt in the throat region Patient is asked to spit it out and not to swallow the oil.
8. The oil which is felt in the nasal region is left without trying to sneeze deliberately.
III. After procedure :
9. The facial region of the patient is given a warm sudation by rubbing both the hands.
10. Mouth is to be gargled with warm water to remove the sliminess.
11. Proper instructions are given to the patient regarding the nasya after procedure.
9. The facial region of the patient is given a warm sudation by rubbing both the hands.
10. Mouth is to be gargled with warm water to remove the sliminess.
11. Proper instructions are given to the patient regarding the nasya after procedure.
Precautions After Nasya :
a) Sneezing deliberately should be avoided. (if patient feels an urge to sneeze it should not be restricted)
b) Long rides and travelling on bike should be avoided. If necessary, patient is instructed to cover nose and mouth with a towel or a handkerchief.
c) Sitting under the fan and AC room should be avoided.
d) Working under harsh afternoon sun should be avoided.
e) Washing of hairs and face should be avoided.
f) Drinking cold water should be avoided.
g) Alcohol and smoking should be avoided.
b) Long rides and travelling on bike should be avoided. If necessary, patient is instructed to cover nose and mouth with a towel or a handkerchief.
c) Sitting under the fan and AC room should be avoided.
d) Working under harsh afternoon sun should be avoided.
e) Washing of hairs and face should be avoided.
f) Drinking cold water should be avoided.
g) Alcohol and smoking should be avoided.
These precautions are to be followed only for an hour after taking Nasya, after which patient can follow his daily routine.
Explaining Nasya :
Explaining Nasya :
Ayurved believes that the medications inserted through nostrils reaches the vital spot called kshangatak marma and then circulates in veins to reach head, throat, eyes, and ears.
Nasal cavity is believed to be the window to reach the head region.
Most of the aliments of head and neck region can be cured by the Nasya.
Nasya effects :
Nasya doesn’t have any side effects.
The medications used are all natural herbs. But in few patients slight burning sensation in the nasal cavity, irritation, sneezing, and watery eyes is seen.
These are generally because of common reasons; Nasya contains medicated oil which creates burning sensation on the first time application which subsides gradually after regular use.
Sneezing and watery eyes are also because of the same reason.
The til tail have a natural hot potency which causes irritation in the nasal cavity.
In many cases patient doesn’t follow the precautions. Like; patient refusing to cover nose and mouth after Nasya and prefer long rides on bike or sits under fan and AC room complains about headache.
Additional advantages of Nasya :
• Adding oil in the nasal cavity provides additional immunitty to the body as the medicated oil used in the Nasya increases the sliminess of the cavity this leads to sticking of dust particles and microbes to the oil.
• The medicated oil used removes the extra mucus from the nasal cavity and throat region. This leads to clearing of the nasal cavity.
• Nasya always have a soothing effect to the nasal region.
• According to the Ayurved scripts, Nasya provides freshness to the head region which in turn increases the efficiency in thinking, decision ability and
• The freshness effect from the Nasya keeps the face looking more young and energetic.
• Nasya is considered as the passage to reach the eyes, ears and head region which gives healthy sight and hearing capacity.
