Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala 2019;1(1):4

Management of Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis by Panchakarma Therapy: Concept and Application

Alka Mishra, Lalima Batham, Saurabh Mishra**

* Department of Ayurveda and Holistic Health, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Gayatrikunj-Shantikunj, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

** Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Gayatrikunj-Shantikunj, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India

Corresponding Author: Saurabh Mishra - Email: sau.dsvv@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Allergic Rhinitis is an inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa; common symptoms include nasal congestion, sneezing, rhinorrhea, nose itching, etc. Effective management of this disease, in short duration of time, is still a challenge. As per the classical texts of Ayurveda, the disease that resembles the symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis is Vataja Pratishyaya; Nasya procedure of Panchakarma therapy has shown encouraging results in managing its symptoms.

Methodology: Panchakarma therapy was administered for 13 days to a male patient suffering from allergic rhinitis and associated ailments. According to Ayurveda, this disease is associated with the imbalance of Kapha and Vata doshas. Hence, Kapha and Vata pacifying therapeutic procedures and herbal medicines, that also provide nourishing effect to the respiratory system, were used. Later, patient took raw Haridra (Curcuma longa) for self-management of disease at home.

Results: The patient experienced significant reduction in sneezing episodes, from about 150 per day to about 20 per day; relief in heaviness in the head region; and, complete relief in itching in nose and throat. Overall, the patient reported a good experience. In a followup taken after about one and a half years, the patient reported complete relief in sneezing episodes and heaviness in the throat, as well as non-recurrence of the earlier condition.

Conclusion: Panchakarma Therapy showed encouraging results with regards to the management of the symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis and associated ailments, in a short duration of time.

Keywords

Allergic Rhinitis, Vataja Pratishyaya, Panchakarma, Ayurveda, Nasya, Herbal Medicine

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Mishra A, Batham L, Mishra S. Management of symptoms of allergic rhinitis by panchakarma therapy: concept and application. Ayurveda evam Samagra Swasthya Shodhamala. 2019;1(1):4. [cited date]. Available from: https://sites.google.com/dsvv.ac.in/shodhamala-dahh/asssm11/asssm114

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