THE EFFECT OF JALA NETI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA PRATISHYAYA W.S.R. TO ALLERGIC RHINITIS – A CASE STUDY
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 12
Abstract
Allergic Rhinitis is one of the commonest diseases mostly occurring during change of season or exposure to dust, cold, pollens etc.[1] It is highly prevalent and it has been recorded as, 20-30% of people are suffering from this condition &among them 15% of population having developed asthma.[2] The clinical symptoms can be compared with that of Vataja Pratishyaya. Among Nasagatarogas pratishyaya is the one which is described by almost all the Acharya in details. Among various Pratishyayas explained, Vataja Pratishyaya is one of the common clinical conditions. The clinical features of Allergic Rhinitis or Vataj Pratisyaya are severe sneezing (Ksavathu), watery discharge (Tanusrava), and nasal obstruction and hoarseness of voice (Swarabheda).[3] VatajPratisyaya develops due to exposure to mist (fog, snow), breeze and dust, drinking water from other places (not accustomed), playing in water (sports). By these causes the Doshas with the predominance of Vata, getting aggravated affects nasal cavity & cause Vataj Pratishyaya.[4] However patients suffering from allergic rhinitis adopt treatment modalities like anti histamines, nasal decongestants, steroids etc. But the patients cannot get satisfied by these techniques because the medication can’t give complete relief and these medication give rise to further recurrence of the disease. So to avoid these complications of western medicines a simple treatment which can overcome the symptoms and recurrence of disease can be planned.[5,6] The Shatkarmas mentioned in Hathayoga and Gheranda Samhitaare very effective and these purifactory processes are both preventive and curative. Among six purificatory procedures, we have focused on one of the nasal cleansing techniques called "Jalaneti”.[7] In Jalaneti where luke warm saline water is used which leads to vasodilatation and has main role is the drainage of the mucous secretion and helps to clear out the nasal obstruction. So it improves sensitivity of the olfactory nerve, helping to restore lost sense of smell & It removes foreign particle in the nasal cavity. JalaNeti deals with nasal hygiene. Nasal hygiene is important as it is linked to many conditions like allergic, sinusitis etc.[8]
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Dr. Guheshwar B. Patil
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