A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF DHUMA NASYA WITH DARVYADI DHUMA VARTI AND NAVANA NASYA WITH DARVYADI TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS

Among Panchakarma procedures, Nasya Karma is considered as the prime therapy for diseases of Urdhvajatrugata Pradesha. Rapid industrialization, pollution, and changing lifestyles have increased the incidence of Allergic Rhinitis (AR), an IgE-mediated inflammatory disorder of the nasal mucosa characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhoea, nasal obstruction, and itching. In Ayurveda, symptoms of allergic rhinitis can be correlated with Kaphaja Pratishyaya, a Nasagata Roga caused by vitiation of Kapha and Vata Doshas. Nidanas like dust exposure, cold climate, and improper diet aggravate Kapha leading to nasal blockage and excessive discharge. Nasya Karma eliminates vitiated Doshas from Shirapradesha and provides Shiras Shuddhi. The present comparative clinical study was conducted on 40 subjects divided into two groups. Group A received Darvyadi Dhuma Nasya, and Group B received Navana Nasya with Darvyadi Taila. Dhuma Nasya carried out using modified Dhuma Nasya Yantra. Instrument modification improves the utility of instruments for specific procedures. It increases durability and ensures long-term use. Modification enhances precision and efficiency during treatment. Assessment was based on subjective symptoms and objective parameters (AEC, ESR). The overall effect observed was 47.26% in Group A and 76.58% in Group B, showing better and sustained results in Group B.