Hair Care in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Pratimarsha Nasya- A Panchakarma Procedure
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Hair has played an important role in our society-it is associated with beauty and youthfulness in women and masculinity and virility in men;so it’s no surprise that hair related problems whether hair loss,greying of hair etc can make anyone feel self-conscious.Moordha taila, snana, dhoomapana,Kshaurkarma,ushnisha dharana and nasya are some important modalities mentioned in ayurvedic texts.Above mentioned things are done by us in day to day life but nasya (nasal insufflations) one among the 5 panchkarma holds the outmost importance in respect to hair care. Nasya enhances mental and sensory acuity, promotes mental clarity and emotional happiness, clears the nose and sinuses of obstruction, promotes cleansing and flow of lymphatic fluid, bestows a clear voice, promotes lightness of the body, soothes dryness in the nose, and eliminates the symptoms of disease. Pratimarsha nasya(daily nasal insufflations);a type of nasya,prevents from hairfall and greying of hairs.This article deals with the various procedures and medicines mentioned in ayurvedic texts for hair care especially pratimarsha nasya.
Authors and Affiliations
Neha Singh, Sunanda R Pedhekar, B. B. Kadlaskar
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