Pratimarsha Nasya - Daily Nasal Application

With the ongoing Pandemic of COVID-19, the AYUSH ministry issues a protocol to enhance the immunity and to prevent ourselves from the COVID-19 virus. The one protocol mentioned is Nasya. It is advised to practice Nasya daily. 

As Nasya is a broad panchakarma procedure. It helps in treating various diseases, especially diseases above the neck are best treated with Nasya as mentioned in Ayurveda literature and as well as proved by various researches. It includes various procedures like Abhyanga, Swedan, and general indications and contraindications along with restricted should be followed to achieve a beneficial effect and should be done by trained Ayurveda practitioners.

But in Ayurveda, there is also a type of Nasya named Pratimarsha Nasya which can be practiced by anyone, on a daily routine with no general dietic and behavioral restrictions.   

Pratimarsha Nasya

Pratimarsha Nasya is the easiest form of Nasya practiced as a daily nasal application. 

It is said if Pratimarsha Nasya is practiced daily then it is beneficial and effective as of the curative therapeutic Nasya procedure. A person irrespective of their conditions for a long healthy life should practice Pratimarsha Nasya on the daily basis. 

It is a short procedure in which 2 drops of medicated oil is poured into each nostril. 

With a low dose of medicine i.e, only 2 drops of the medicinal oil. As a low amount of medicine is used therefore chances of any complications are very much reduced. 

During Pratimarsha Nasya there are no restrictions regarding diet and behavior. 

Indications- 

• There is no restriction of age in Pratimarsha Nasya. 
• Suitable in any season any time. 

Contra-indications-

• A person suffering from Common cold flu.
• After the consumption of Alcohol.
• Head infested with worms

A person should avoid practicing Pratimarsha Nasya in the above conditions and when doshas are aggravated in nature. 

Benefits- 

• Helps in treating lethargies. 
• Keeps body active. 
• Keeps mind and body healthy. 
• Helps in promoting immunity.
• Good for hair health. 
• Good for an eye as well as oral care.
• Good for respiratory health. 
• Helpful in the prevention of harmful effects of air pollution 
• Helps in curing certain diseases such as migraine, allergic rhinitis, asthma, frozen shoulder, etc. 

Materials Required - 

• Sesame oil,
• Coconut oil or 
• Ghee can be used for Pratimarsha Nasya. 
• Dropper 

Procedure-

Take any above-mentioned oil or ghee lukewarm it and then with the help of a dropper pour two drops in each nostril. 

Time Of Administration- 

Pratimarsha Nasya can be done whenever there is a time, but for good therapeutic effects in Samhitas specific Kalas are described according to the need and the body of the one for good beneficial effect. 

As mentioned below for specific benefits specific time is preferred for practicing Pratimarsha Nasya.  

Time of administration of Pratimarsha Nasya 

In today's time when the world is suffering from pandemics, it is a need of an hour to engage ourselves in the knowledge of Ayurveda science. 

By performing simple Pratimarsha Nasya in a daily routine helps in longevity as well as provides prevention against the virus. 

Hope you all like it and apply this in your daily routine.