नस्यकर्म

“नासा ही दीयते नस्यम|”

नस्य is the instillation of medicines through the nose. It is advised in दिनचर्या (daily regime).

“नासा ही शिरसो द्वारम|”

Nasal pathway is connected to our skull via cribriform plate. Thus medicines instilled through nose reaches up-to the brain. Further brain has selective absorption of medicines; lipid base medicines being highly absorptive. Hence use of medicated ghee or oil shows excellent results on brain when given through नस्य.

Daily नस्य of तिलतैल or sesame oil is recommended to maintain health. It strengthens nasal pathways and prevents unwanted कफदोष. In a healthy individual, नस्य should be done in morning during शरदऋतु (October heat), वसंतऋतु (March-spring) and in afternoon during winter season. In ग्रीष्मऋतु or summer season, नस्य should be done in evening time.

For the नस्य, lie down on your back. 2 drops of तिलतैल or गोघृत (cows ghee) should be instilled through each nostril with clean finger or dropper. Stay in the same posture for 2-3 minutes.

In certain health conditions like recurrent rhinitis, sinusitis, headache, hypertension and disturbed memory; various medicated ghee or oil or चूर्ण (powder) are used for नस्य. However such नस्य should be done under the guidance of Ayurvedic expert.

Regular नस्य in दिनचर्या renders our senses healthy and functional, prevents hair graying and acts as a rejuvenator.