Correspondence Address:
Dr. Chandravijay Radhakishan Bhoyare Professor & HOD Panchakarma Department Dr Vandanatai Dhone Gramin Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Patur, Maharashtra Email: chandravijay_bhoyare@rediffmail.com, Mobile no. 9423403802
Date of Acceptance: 2025-05-20
Date of Publication:2025-06-20
Article-ID:AYU_140_06_25 https://ayuscript.com
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: NIL
How To Cite This Article: Bhoyare C.R. A critical review on Nasya procedure in Sharangadhara Samhita:A Scientific Perspective. AYUSCRIPT 2025;4(2):1-9 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/AYUSCRIPT.2025.4201
Nasya Karma is an ancient Ayurvedic nasal therapy, as described in the Sharangadhara Samhita. It aims to bridge traditional wisdom with modern scientific understanding of nasal drug delivery. The report delineates the traditional protocols for Nasya, including herbal oil preparation, patient preparation, administration techniques, and observed therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects. Concurrently, it integrates contemporary scientific insights into nasal anatomy, physiology, drug absorption mechanisms, and factors influencing nasal drug delivery. The discussion critically interprets traditional concepts through a scientific lens, exploring potential pharmacological bases and identifying avenues for future research to validate and optimize this ancient practice. By bridging these two knowledge systems, a deeper understanding of nasal drug delivery can be achieved, potentially leading to the development of novel, evidence-based therapeutic strategies for a wide range of conditions.
Key words: Nasya karma, Sharangadhara Samhita, Swedana, Basti, Virechan.
