NASIKA CHURNA
Nasika churna is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of headache, rhinitis. This medicine is in the form of herbal powder.
BENEFITS OF NASIKA CHURNA
- This medicine used in the management of diseases of the head ( shiras).
- The route of administration is through nose as nasal snuff.
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INDICATIONS OF NASIKA CHURNA
- Migraine
- Sinusitis
- Vascular headache
- Rhinitis
INGREDIENTS OF NASIKA CHURNA
| SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | LATIN | ACTION |
| 1 | AMALAKI | Emblica officinalis | Rejuvenator |
| 2 | JEERAKA | Cuminum cyminum | carminative |
| 3 | MAYURAPICCHA | Peacock tail | Effective in respiratory diseases |
| 4 | USHIRA | Vetiveria zizanioides | Antipyretic action |
| 5 | JATIPHALA | Myristica fragrans | balances vata dosha |
| 6 | JATIPATRI | Myristica fragrans | balances vata dosha |
| 7 | HRIBERA | Pavonia odorata | Antipyretic action |
| 8 | CHANDANA | Santalum album | Balances pitta dosha, coolant effect on the body |
| 9 | KUSHTA | Saussurea lappa | Balances vata and kapha |
| 10 | MADHUKA | Glycyrrhiza glabra | Rejuvenator
Beneficial effect on eyes |
| 11 | MRIGAMADA | Musk | |
| 12 | DHUPA PATRA | ||
| 13 | DHUPIKA SARA | ||
| 14 | KARPURA | Cinnamomum camphora | Effective on rhinitis |
| 15 | SHUNDI | Zingiber officinale | Carminative |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Above mentioned drugs are taken in the prescribed quantity and finely powdered then grounded with rose water, lemon juice, coconut water and dried.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata, kapha predominant diseases.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, raktha, mamsa,asthi,majja dhatu – pain in and around the head
- Roga marga – This medicine can be administered in diseases affecting all roga marga
madhyama roga marga –headache
DOSAGE AND USAGE
Nasika churna is to be administered as nasal snuff or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of different diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – Effective in respiratory diseases, cleans the respiratory passage
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more salty, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol.
- Avoid exposure to the cold environment.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only administer as per the direction by the physician.
- Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic treatments?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are using this medicine along with Allopathic treatments.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before using medicine consult a physician.
- Is this medicine habit forming?
This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the duration and eventually stop it.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Sahasrayogam
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Shatbindu tailam
- Anutaila as nasya ( nasal instillation)
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Kottakkal aryavaidya sala
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Effect of snuff on the nasal mucosa
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15858768/
The Food and Drug Administration, United States has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your GP before the intake.
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