Article: AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO MANAGE KAPHAJA PRATISHYAYA: A CASE STUDY

Article Category: Case Reports

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.16236

Pages: 24-27

Author: Saneha Kumari *, Charu Supriya

Abstract: In Ayurveda, "Pratishyaya" refers to a condition characterized by nasal congestion or rhinitis, often linked to an imbalance in the Kapha Dosha. Kaphaja Pratishyaya is characterized by sweta (whitish), sheeta (cold) srava (nasal discharge), gurushiromukhta (heaviness in head and face), shirokandu (itching in head), kandu in gala, oshta and talu (itching in throat and palate), shoonakshi (swelling in eyes), kasa (cough), ghansrava (thick nasal discharge) etc. Based on these symptoms, it can be correlated with chronic simple rhinitis which is characterized by nasal obstruction, nasal discharge, headache, post nasal discharge. Shodhana and shamana chikitsa is the line of treatment for Kaphaja Pratishyaya. In the present case study, a 59 years old female came to the Panchkarma OPD of RGGPG Ayurvedic College and Hospital Paprola with complaint of heaviness in head, laziness, pain that is more in morning with episodes of sneezing, nasal blockage and tinnitus for one year. Aims and Objectives: To study the effect of shodhana and shamana in Kaphaja Pratishyaya. Methodology: The subject was systematically reviewed and Nasya Karma (shirovirechanam oil Nasya), followed by Dhoompana (Aprajita Dhoom) and Gandoosh (Triphala Kwath) is adopted. Result: After the treatment, the subject showed significant improvement in the symptoms. Conclusion: Shodhana plays a major role in elimination of dosha, helps in treating the prevalent disease.

Keyword: Kaphaja Pratishyaya, Nasya, Dhoompana, Rhinitis, AYUSH.