A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effect of Shigru Taila Navana Nasya and Vidangadi Dhuma Nasya in the Management of Vataja Pratishyaya w.s.r. to Allergic Rhinitis

Abstract

Vataja Pratishyaya, a disease pertaining to Nasa is correlated with allergic rhinitis in modern parlance. Vitiation of Vata and Kapha dosha leads to the manifestation of disease. The disease is characterized by Khshavathu (sneezing), Tanusrava (thin nasal discharge), Nasavrodha (nasal obstruction), Shankha pradesha vedna (pain in the temples), Gal talushosha (dryness of the throat and palate), Swarabheda (hoarseness of voice). In Panchkarma, for Urdhavajatrugata (supraclavicular region) Vikara, Nasya is considered as best line of treatment. Therefore, for the present study Nasya karma is selected as treatment modality. Aim: To evaluate the comparative effect of Shigru taila navana nasya and Vidangadi dhuma nasya in the management of Vataja Pratishyaya w.s.r. to allergic rhinitis. Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out in 40 patients diagnosed with Vataja pratishyaya where in the patients were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Intervention: In group1, Shigru taila navana nasya was given with Lavanadi ghrita as Shamana aushadha and in group 2, Vidangadi dhuma nasya was given with Lavanadi ghrita as Shamana aushadha. Result: The statistical analysis of the data showed that both the groups showed good results but group 1 yielded slightly better result than group 2. Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that both Shigru taila navana nasya and Vidangadi dhuma nasya proved effective in the management of Vataja Pratishyaya. However, group 1 showed slightly better response.