European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

THERAPEUTIC ROLE OF NASYA KARMA IN WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

*Nirmala Mehta, Hem Prakash

ABSTRACT

ऊर्ध्वजत्रुविकारेषु विशेषान्नस्यमिष्यते । नासा हि शिरसो द्वारं तेन तद्वाप्यहन्तितान् ॥ (अ.हृ.सू.२०/१)[1]

Nasya Karma is one of the main cleansing therapies in Ayurveda it is performed as a part of Panchakarma. In this treatment, medicine is administered through the nose in the form of fresh juice (Swaras), paste (Kalka), decoction (Kwath), or medicated oils. The medicine works by stimulating the hypothalamus–pituitary–ovarian (HPO) axis, which helps in the secretion of hormones that regulate reproductive functions. Most of the medicine is absorbed through the small blood vessels in the nose. Because it is usually prepared in an oily form (sneha), it can also cross the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Only a very small dose is needed for effectiveness. Another advantage is that the medicine does not pass through the liver first (no “first-pass metabolism”), so it acts faster and more efficient. By regulating hormone secretion, Nasya Karma helps regulate hormones, normalize the menstrual cycle, and improve overall hormonal balance in conditions like PCOS, infertility, and menopausal symptom etc.

Keywords: Panchakarma, Nasya karma, HPOaxis, menstruation.