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Corona viruses are a group of viruses that affects respiratory system causing various respiratory disorders. Present outbreak is found to be due to a group of viruses called novel Corona Virus (nCoV).Spread of this virus can happen from animals to man and from man to man.

Symptoms
. Fever
. Cough
. Sore throat
. Headache
. Shortness of breath
. Bronchitis
. Pneumonia

In Ayurvedic classics, it has been mentioned about Aupasargika Rogas i.e. communicable & contagious diseases in which it has been said that it can be transmitted by touch or breath, or by means of close contacts like partaking of the same bed, and eating and drinking out of the same vessel with him, or through using the wearing apparel, unguents and garlands of flowers previously used by a person afflicted with this dreadful disease. In Ayurveda there is a term called "Srotas" i.e Channel or paths which carry vital nutrients to various organs. The Srotas also acts as one of the important factors in pathogenesis of diseases, as it is said that diseases are caused because of the obstruction in the Srotas. Pranavahasrotas (respiratory system) gets vitiated because of various reasons like Raja (dust particles which are visible or may not visible, containing viruses), Dhuma (smoke containing air pollutants) Sheetasthana (cold Environment). These particles when enters through mouth and nose develops disease like kasa (cough), Shwas (Breathing problems like cough or throat irritation), pratishaya (Running or stuffy nose) which are similar to that of? corona virus.

Preventive Measures : Covid 19/Corona Virus
. Use of surgical mask or N95 respirator mask to safeguard from exposure to virus.
. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
. Always cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or tissue while coughing or sneezing.
. Avoid close contact with persons having any infection or disease.
. While greeting someone, try to greet them with Namaste instead of shaking hands.
. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
. Traveling to another city or country has to avoid unless it's an unavoidable trip.
. Avoid places with large crowds like festivals, movie theaters, shopping malls etc until there is a decline in spread of the virus
. Intake healthy foods and drinks. Always keep yourself hydrated.

Some preventive measures in Ayurveda
. Boosting your immunity can prevent any infection to some extent. Rasayanas like Chyavanaprash, Brahma rasayana, Vasa avaleha are beneficial to improve immunity.
. Various preparations of Giloy- Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) like swarasa (juice)/ guduchi kwath (decoction)/ guduchi churna / samshamani tablet can be taken twice daily as a preventive medicine.
. Daily intake of Tulsi ginger tea is good.
. Intake of food processed with turmeric, cinnamon, elaichi, black pepper should be consumed daily.
. Nasal application of Anu oil/any oil/ any ghee can be done daily.
. Gargle with lukewarm water processed with turmeric and rock salt.
. Hand wash with lemon and hot water frequently will work as a sanitizer.
. Dhoopana (Fumigation) can be done in homes with Guggulu/vacha/agaru/jatamansi/ hawanchurna/ Lobanas a mode of disinfection.

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Nasya is the process or therapy in which medicated oil, ghee, powder or fresh juice is instilled through the nasal passage. It is one among the Panchakarma therapies (cleansing) mentioned in Ayurveda. Nasya is also known as Shirovirechana or Navana. It is recommended in diseases above the neck, i.e. diseases of eyes, ears, nose, throat and head. Nose is the gateway to the brain and any medicine when applied through the nasal passage will reach the brain and cleanses toxins, nourishes the nervous system and cures any diseases pertaining to head, eyes, ears, nose or throat.

According to its function, Nasya is of three types;

1. Virechana or Shodhana Nasya (Cleansing)

In this type of Nasya, oil or ghee processed with appropriate herbs in the form of a paste or decoction mixed with honey and rock salt. It is mainly indicated to treat Kapha type of diseases such as headaches, heaviness of head, swelling, tumour or worm infestation in the head, cold, nasal congestion, eye disease, diseases of the throat, swelling, enlargement of glands, cysts, tumours, skin disease, itching and stiffness. It is useful in conditions like sticky feeling of head, excess secretions, excess salivation, anorexia, loss of taste, epilepsy, loss of smell and rhinitis.

2. Brimhana or Snehana Nasya (Nourishing)

This type of Nasya utilizes oil or ghee which is capable of lubricating and nourishing the organs and tissues above shoulder. It is mainly given in Vata predominant diseases like migraine, hemicrania, diseases of the head due to worms, constriction or pulsation of the eyes, defects of the vision, toothache, earache, difficulty in getting up from sleep, loss of voice, sleep, dryness of the nose and mouth, difficulty in speaking, in opening of eyes, and in difficult movements of the arms and frozen shoulder.

3. Shamana Nasya (Pacifying)

In this type of Nasya medicated ghee, milk or decoction is used. It is indicated in diseases due to the vitiation of blood and Pitta- like premature wrinkles, premature greying of the hair, hair loss, dandruff, redness of the eyes, blackish discoloration on the face, bleeding from the nose and in discolored patches on face.

Based on the nature of medication administered Nasya is further classified into;

1. Marsha and Pratimarsha Nasya: medicated oil or ghee is instilled through the nose Marsha nasya: Medicated oil is administered in particular doses for best, moderate and least cleansing.

. Uttamamatra (Maximum dose); 10 drops

. Madhyamamatra (Medium dose): 8 drops

. Heena matra (Minimum dose): 6 drops

Pratimarsha Nasya : PratimarshaNasya can be given daily and even in all the seasons at morning and evening. Its dose is 2 drops.

2. Avapeedaka Nasya : Medicated paste is used for nasal application

3. Pradhamana Nasya : Medicated powder (churna) is instilled into nasal cavity.

Nasya Procedure

Nasya therapy comprises of three stages

1. Poorva karma (Pre operative measures)

Includes facial oil massage and application of steam to face, forehead, head, ears and neck. Special care is taken to prevent eyes from heat. This pre procedure helps to loosen the doshas which adhere to the channels (srotas).

2. Pradhana karma (Main procedure)

This is the main step of Nasya and includes instillation of lukewarm medication in both the nostrils, alternately, with the help of proper instrument like dropper. Then the patient is advised to inhale deeply so that the medicine goes to the channels in the brain and sinuses. The sole, shoulder, neck, ear and palm are gently massaged after the administration of the medicine.

3. Paschat karma (Post operative measures)

After the main procedure the patient is advised to gargle (Kavala) lukewarm water to cleanse his mouth followed by inhalation of medicated smoke (Dhoomapana).

Nasya: Mode of Action

The medicament''s administered through the nostrils pervade into the nervous and venous system (Blood circulation) present in and around the nostrils. Then they evacuate the morbidity present or distributed in nearby area. Thus it relieves the blockage of the channels and the diseases are cured effectively. Medicated oils / juices / powders stimulate the vital centers of brain to overcome specific diseases. It is well explained in Ayurveda classics like Ashtanga Samgrahathat Nasa (nose) being the gate way to Shiras (head),the drug administrated through nostrils reaches Shringataka, a Siramarma by Nasa Srota and spreads in the Murdha (Brain), taking routes of Netra (Eyes), Shrotra (Ears), Kantha (Throat) and stretches the morbid Doshas from above the neck and expels them from Uttamanga(Head).

Commonly used Herbs and Formulations for Nasya

Common herbs used for Nasya include holy basil (Tulsi), long pepper (Pippali), Achyranthes aspera (Apamarga), Embeliaribes (Vidanga), black pepper (Maricha), garlic, ginger (Ardraka), turmeric (Haridra), Sweet Flag (Vacha), asafoetida (Hingu) and rock salt (Saindhava). Some common Nasya herbal preparations such as Anu Taila, Shadbindu Taila, Narayana Taila, Ksheerabala Taila Avarti, Dhanwantaram Taila Avarti and Marichyadi NasyaTaila are used for the treatment of various health problems.

Benefits of Nasya

. It enhances the activity of sense organs and protects the person from diseases pertaining to head

. Lubricates the nasal passage

. Keeps the eyes, nose and ear healthy.

. It prevents early aging process

. Prevents premature greying of hair

. Relieves from headache, earache and clears the throat

. Releases stress and tension from shoulder and neck area

. Helps in curing sinusitis

. Relieves migraine and heaviness of head

. Improves mood and emotions thereby providing mental well-being

Nasya therapy opens and cleanses the channels of the head and helps to improve the flow of vital force of life (Prana), which has a direct influence on the functioning of the brain. It is a preventive, curative as well as rejuvenative therapy which helps in increasing the general well being of an individual.