Nasya Karma in Visha Chikitsaa: An emergency drug-delivery system
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Poisoning is always an emergency condition that doctor has to handle diligently and cautiously. Nasya karma (NK)- drug delivery through nasal passage is considered to be the best one among all the panchkarmas for all urdhwajatrugata (Organs above the adam’s apple) diseases. According to its practical application with minimum requirements, its accessibility is comparatively is easier. From 2016, CCIM has declared Agadatantra as a clinical subject. Agadatantra is the ayurvedic toxicological science which deals with the study of signs and symptoms of different types of poisons and its management. Among the twenty-four treatment modalities of vishachikitsa, nasya is one. But practicle application of drugs which are used for NK in poisoned cases were not available at first hand. Objective: to present relevant data available in all the major classics of Ayurveda collectively regarding NK in poisoning, its procedurals applicability in detail. Discussion: From the available data, it is observed that there are ample drugs and agadas(anti toxic drugs) are mentioned for the NK in different types of poisoning. Almost in all types i.e. in Sthaavara (inanimate-plants, minerals, metals) and animate poisons (Snakes, scorpions, etc.) NK is indicated as a first aid treatment. So, this article may prove much helpful to researchers, UG, PG, scholars and scientist fraternity for innovative way of fast acting drug delivery system. Some latest researches are also mentioned supportive of the research question. Conclusion: one is able to establish the significance, use and procedures of Nasya in poisoning cases.
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Samata Tomar, Pravin Jawanjal
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