Nasal instillation/ Nasal drops In Nasyam, medicated oils and ghee, herbs etc are instilled through the nasal cavity (nostrils) according to the prakruti, season or underlying condition. It is done after gentle facial massage and mild fomentation. Benefits: Nasya is beneficial in various condition above the shoulder level. In nose, it is very helpful to reduce congestion and dryness. It cleanses the nasal passage and thus allowing you to breathe fully and easily. It is also helpful in cleansing and strengthening other head and neck parts. How it works: The medicated oil/ ghee or herbs act on nasal passage as well as get absorbed to show action in other parts. It works on Vata- Pitta and Kapha Dosha as per medicines used. According to Ayurved, the nasal drops also helps in brain diseases. Recommended in: Stiffness in head neck region, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, migraine, headache, facial palsy etc. Contraindications: Immediately after food, alcohol and water intake, indigestion, bath, hungry, thirsty, heavy exercise. Also those having fever, pregnancy, acute running nose, asthama, cough etc. Duration of Treatment: 30 mins #Nasya ayurvedic treatment #Migraine ayurvedic treatment

Medicated Decoction Enema Administration of medicated decoction empty stomach in the form of enema is called as Kashaya Basti or Niruha Basti. It is compulsorily administered after localised massage and steam. The Kashaya Basti gets expelled within few minutes to a maximum of 45 minutes duration. Benefits: Locally it helps to evacuate the bowels completely and thus helps to removes the toxins locally. The mixture of oil, ghee, honey, salt in the decoction helps to reduce systemic toxins also. It helps to reduce Vata dosha. This type of basti is considered as enhancing longevity and establishing youthfulness. Basti is considered as half treatment to all the diseases. How it works: The herbs used for making decoction are selected as per the requirement of the body condition or disease. They get easily absorbed through large intestine. It thus helps to pacify Vata dosha, regularise bowel movement, improves digestion and body metabolism. Recommended in: Vata prakruti/ Vata dominant body constitution, Vata diseases like painful conditions like arthritis, tremors, tingling and numbness, paralysis, sciatica etc. It is very useful in diseases of abdominal viscera and obstructive conditions of flatus, urine and stools. Contraindications: Indigestion, anorexia, too weak or too week lean, immediately after emesis and purgation, fainting and unconsciousness, severe cough, intestinal obstruction, severe odema, giddiness etc. Duration of Treatment: 75 mins

EMESIS TREATMENT Pre-Procedure: Medicated ghee is given in a specific quantity to be taken empty stomach for 3 to 5 days. Thereafter, on 4th to 6th day whole body massage followed with whole body steam is given. Procedure: On 5th or 7th day, whole body massage and steam is given early morning. Then decoction of certain herbs is given to drink followed by emetic herbal paste. This induces emesis. Maximum of 8 urges of emesis are given to complete the procedure. Post-procedure: Warm water is given for gargling followed by herbal fumes for inhalation. Next 3-7 days specific diet is prescribed to be followed compulsorily. Benefits: Vaman is specifically beneficial in Kapha Dosha and to some extent in Pitta Dosha disorders. It helps to expel the vitiated and aggravated Kapha Dosha through emesis. It helps to improve the digestive power and enhance metabolism. It helps to improve strength, nourishment, immunity and longevity as a long term benefit. How it works: The whole process of Vaman helps to remove the vitiated Kapha dosha and excess if Pitta Dosha during the process. The organs in upper abdomen and chest are prone to get affected by Kapha Dosha and hence Vaman acts to expel Kapha Dosha from these area. It also helps to reduce the toxins and regularise Kapha Dosha activities. Recommended in: Persons having Kapha dosha as predominant vitiated dosha. Cough and cold, asthma, chronic respiratory disorders, skin diseases having itching as dominant symptom like urticaria rashes, indigestion, nausea, anorexia, lack of taste, head and neck Kapha diseases like acne, obesity, anemia, excess sleepiness etc. Vaman is also recommended in healthy person in Vasant Rutu i.e. spring season for maintaining health. Contraindications: Lean body, weakness, small children, old persons, patients with heart diseases, enlarged spleen, ascites, intestinal obstruction, haemorrhoids, hematemesis, pregnancy etc. Complete procedure: 9 days - Daily: 60 mins