MANAGEMENT OF VATAJA PRATISHYAYA THROUGH AYURVEDIC LINE OF TREATMENT WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ALLERGIC RHINITIS-A CASE STUDY Authors: Chaudhari A , KESKAR M AND ANU VIJAYAN
ABSTRACT
Vataja Pratishyaya is a Nasagata roga described in detail in Sushruta Samhita Uttaratantra.
In modern we can correlate it with Allergic rhinitis depending on signs and symptoms. It
commonly affects people with low immunity. It is usually a long-standing condition that if not
treated on time can lead to serious respiratory complications. It is characterized by Nasal blockage,
Runny nose, change in voice, Dryness of mouth- throat, Severe headache, and Itching in the eyes.
It is mainly caused due to exposure to allergens like dust, pollen, and seasonal changes. According
to Ayurveda, vataja pratishyaya is the result of Vata-Kapha dosha vitiation. The vitiated doshas
get lodged in mastishka leading to vataja pratishyaya. In the description of Vataja pratishyaya
chikitsa, Acharya Sushruta says to take panchalavanasiddha sarpipana, Vidarigandhadi gana
chikitsa, Nasyadi chikitsa, Ardita chikitsa. Here, the patient is treated with Nasya therapy with Anu
taila along with some oral medications.
Keywords: Allergic rhinitis, Shamana chikitsa, Shodhana Nasya, Vataja Pratishyaya Publication date: 01/04/2025 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2025/April/MS_IJBPAS_2025_8925.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.4.8925