Correspondence Address:
Dr. Nilesh Tatyarao Gore Associate Professor, Department of Agadtantra, VEWS’s Ahinsa Institute of Ayurveda, Dondaicha Dist. Dhule Email- drnileshgore@gmail.com , Mobile no: - 9860835706
Date of Acceptance: 2026-03-23
Date of Publication:2026-04-13
Article-ID:IJIM_549_04_26 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: Non declared
How To Cite This Article: Gore N., Sangale B. Preventive and Promotive Role of Nasya in Urdhvajatrugata Roga: A Review. Int J Ind Med 2026;7(03):172-176 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2026.70322
Classical texts emphasize the nose as the gateway to the head, enabling direct drug delivery to cranial structures. Urdhvajatrugata roga comprises diseases affecting structures above the clavicle, including the nose, eyes, ears, brain, and throat. Ayurveda described Nasya Karma (nasal administration of medicated oils, ghrita or churna) as a principal therapeutic and preventive intervention for these disorders. Contemporary research supports this view by demonstrating that intranasal administration can bypass hepatic first-pass metabolism and even the blood–brain barrier. This paper reviews classical Ayurvedic concepts alongside modern scientific evidence to evaluate the preventive and promotive roles of Nasya. Evidence suggests that Nasya contributes to neuroprotection, mucosal immunity, improved cognitive function, and disease prevention in the head and neck region.
Keywords: Nasya Karma, Urdhvajatrugata Roga, Intranasal Drug Delivery, Preventive & Promotive Treatment
