Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC PROTOCOL FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA PRATISHYAYA W.S.R ALLERGIC RHINITIUS- A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Rathi S.*

ABSTRACT

Among Nasagat rogas, Pratishyaya is the one which is described by almost all the Acharyas in detail, which shows its importance due to dreadful nature. This disease is also known for its recurrence and chronicity if not treated from its root. Sedentary Life style like having exposure to cold weather, Air Conditioner and cooler, and food habits like consuming junk foods, ice creams cold drinks, curd, sour items like pickles, sauce etc. are the major causative factors of this disease. Vataja Pratishyaya is a Nasagataroga and one among five types of Pratishyaya. It is most common and annoying nasal problem which affect the people of all age group. Vataja Pratishaya is a disease which possesses symptoms like Nasagata Tanusrava, Kshavathu and Nasaavarodha. Allergic rhinitis is one of the prime diseases of Rhinology found in all age groups. Its clinical manifestation is very much similar to „ Vataj Pratishyaya‟ described in Ayurveda. While treating the Pratishyaya, special attention should be given to the stages of the disease because the treatment approach of Amavastha, Pakwavastha and Dushta stages are entirely different. Nasya is the most important Shodhana method in Urdhwgatrugata Vyadhies and can execute Uttamanga Shuddhi, Snehana, and Swedana. The continuous sneezing is a main disturbing symptom of allergic rhinitis. Here the patient suffering from vataja pratishyaya /allergic rhinitis was treated with Shadbindu ghrita nasya, Vyoshadi vataka, Laxmivilas rasa and Agastya rasayana. The therapy proves to be an easily available, cost effective, herbal alternative in the management of Vataja Pratishyaya (Allergic rhinitis).

Keywords: Ayurveda, Vataja pratishyaya, Nasya, Allergic rhinitis.