What is Nasya Karma?
Nasya karma means administering drops of herbal liquid preparations or medicated oils through nose. This detoxification method is also known as Shirovirechana. Vitiated doshas and toxins which are accumulated in head and neck are expelled through nose and mouth along with nasal and oral secretions. As a preparatory procedure the head and face of patient is massaged with medicated oil and steam bath is given only to head and neck region.
Nasya Karma means administration of medicated oils through the nostrils. Nostrils are considered to be the pathway to the brain. An excess of body wastes (ama) accumulated in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas is eliminated by means of the nearest possible opening, the nose. First, oil massage the nose (brief head, neck and face is recommended) to enhance the administration of oil through the nostrils. Then steam is applied to the sinus area to “ripen” the area. Then 3-4 drops of warm herbal oil is applied into each nostril with dropper. The head is tilted upwards to absorb the oils.
