What is Nasyam?

Nasya, also known as Nasyam, is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves administering herbal oils, medicated powders, or decoctions into the nasal passages. It  is a treatment process where the sinus glands are massaged with warm oils and hot fermentation. Followed by the introduction of a few drops of medicine through the nostrils. This helps evacuate the sinus glands and cavities in the head region, stimulate the pituitary gland, nourish the 5 senses, and calm the nervous system. It helps in alleviating pain in the body, treating sinusitis, deviated septum, insomnia, depression, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders and body aches too.

Benefits of Nasyam

• Clears the Nasal Passages: Nasya helps to clear congestion, mucus, and impurities from the nasal passages, sinuses, and upper respiratory tract, promoting easier breathing and reducing nasal discomfort.
• Relieves Sinusitis: This therapy is particularly beneficial for relieving symptoms of sinusitis, including sinus congestion, pain, pressure, and inflammation. It helps to open the blocked sinus passages and drain accumulated mucus.
• Alleviates Allergies: Nasya can help to reduce allergic reactions by clearing allergens, irritants, and inflammatory substances from the nasal passages and reducing inflammation in the mucous membranes.
• Improves Mental Clarity: Ayurvedic texts suggest that Nasya has a direct effect on the brain and nervous system, promoting mental clarity, concentration, and alertness. It is believed to enhance cognitive function and memory.
• Relieves Headaches: Nasya therapy may help to alleviate headaches, including tension headaches and migraines, by promoting the release of tension in the head and neck muscles and reducing inflammation in the sinus cavities.
• Enhances Vision: According to Ayurveda, Nasya can improve vision and eye health by stimulating the nerves and tissues in the nasal passages that are connected to the eyes. It is believed to nourish the eyes and improve visual acuity.
• Supports Emotional Balance: Nasya is said to have a calming and grounding effect on the mind and emotions. It may help to reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue, promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being.
• Stimulates Prana (Vital Energy): Ayurvedic texts describe Nasya as a method for stimulating prana (vital energy) and promoting overall vitality and longevity. It is believed to balance the flow of energy in the body-mind complex.
• Promotes Detoxification: Nasya therapy can facilitate the removal of accumulated toxins and impurities from the nasal passages and sinuses, supporting the body's natural detoxification processes.
• Prevents Respiratory Infections: Regular practice of Nasya may help to strengthen the respiratory system and improve immunity, reducing the risk of respiratory infections such as colds, flu, and sinus infections.

Overall, Nasya is a gentle yet effective Ayurvedic therapy that offers a wide range of benefits for nasal health, respiratory wellness, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Speak to our inhouse doctors for a detailed consult and personalised treatment plan.

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