This
treatment involves the
administation of herbalized
oils and liquids into
the nostrils. It is
useful for treatment
of kapha-oriented problems,
of ear, eyes, nose and
throat disorders such
as migraine, sinusitis,
catarrh, and bronchitis.
The nose is the gateway
to the brain and to
consciousness. Prana
or vital energy enters
the body through breath
taken in through the
nose. Nasal administration
of medication helps
to correct the disorders
of prana affecting the
higher cerebral, sensory
and motor functions.
Nasya is indicated for
dryness of the nose,
sinus congestion, hoarseness,
migraine headache, neurodegenerative
conditions (i.e. multiple
sclerosis), convulsions
and certain eye and
ear problems. |