The Efficacy and Potentials of Nasya in Healthy Volunteers in Japan

Kitanishi T, Asakai K and Bando H

Published on: 2024-11-27

Abstract

For clinical study of Ayurveda in Integrative Medicine (IM), Oil Nasal Drops (Nasya) was applied for 12 healthy volunteers for 1 month. Methods included questionnaire on subjective symptoms, nasopharyngeal fiber optic examination, autonomic nerve function test, and organ evaluation by measuring weak electrical resistance. As a result, 7 symptoms were improved in 6/12 cases, 11/12 cases showed nasopharyngitis by endoscopic exam, 11/12 cases showed decreased values of adrenal function. By Nasya, the improvement of difficulty falling asleep and mental stress were noted. Nasya is recommended by Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) of India as boosting immunity and beneficial effects.