One among the panchakarmas, nasyam is a powerful cleaning method for the head region. It cleans mainly the ‘kapha’ dosha from the upper body.
It is done by administering medicine through the nose. Medicinal powder, specially prepared oils, juices of herbs etc are used for nasyam.
BENEFITS
As the nostrils are pathways to the brain, the procedure can influence the brain and is used for various conditions like stroke, facial palsy, insomnia, mental diseases, hormone problems, sinusitis, frozen shoulder, migraine etc.
DO’S
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Inform the doctor if you have any symptoms like a fever, running nose, migraine or headache before the procedure.
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If any discomfort like headache, dizziness or burning sensation arise after the procedure, call your doctor.
DON’TS
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Breathe in gently and slowly. Do not inhale forcefully.
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Do not expose yourself to too much wind, cold, sun or strenuous activity immediately after the procedure.
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Avoid taking a bath or eating food immediately before or after the procedure.
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Avoid doing this procedure if you have a cold or fever.
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It is not advised for children, very old and weak people.
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Avoid if intoxicated by alcohol or narcotics.
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There should be a gap of at least one hours before/after the procedure from food and bath.