AYURVEDA AND MODERN VIEW ON PRATISHYAYA W.S.R. TO PREVENTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC MEASURES
Abstract
Pratishyaya is one of the common Nasagata roga which is related to the upper respiratory tract and mainly affects growing children. Hyper sensitization of upper respiratory tract mainly produces major symptoms of diseases. The condition as per modern science can be correlated to the allergic rhinitis. The chronic stage in Ayurveda described as Jirna Pratishyaya which arises due to the prolong and repeated attack of Pratishyaya. Ayurveda described Pratishyaya as Vata-kaphaj roga with characteristic features like; Nasashrava, Ghranauparodha, Shirashoola, Shirogauravam, Jwara, Kasa, Kaphotklesh, Swarbheda, Aruchi and Klama, etc.
The chronic stage of Pratishyaya may witness symptoms of Kasa, Swasa, Rajyakshma and Badhirya, etc. Ayurveda described Langhana, Deepana and Pachana drugs along with detoxification measures like; Swedan, Shirovirechana, Snepana, Vamana and Virechana, etc. therapies for treating Pratishyaya. Panchamula Siddha Ghrita, Sarpiguda, Shadanga Yusha, Chitraka Hareetaki and Vyoshadi Churna, etc. are classical Ayurveda formulations can be advised for Pratishyaya. Nasya of Pathadi and Shadbindu Taila also recommended for curing disease symptoms.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Pratishyaya, Allergic rhinitis, Nasya, Children
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