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Ayurvedic & Wellness

Treatment

Nasyam

Cleansing Through the Nasal Passage

About this treatment

Nasyam is the classical Ayurvedic procedure of administering medicated oils, ghee or herbal juices through the nostrils. The nose is considered the gateway to the head, and Nasyam directly treats the sense organs, the brain and the upper respiratory tract.

Practiced as one of the five purification therapies of Panchakarma, Nasyam is highly effective for sinusitis, recurring headaches, migraine, allergic rhinitis, hair fall and disorders affecting the eyes and ears.

Key benefits

  • Clears chronic sinusitis and nasal blockage
  • Relieves migraine and tension headaches
  • Effective for allergic rhinitis
  • Improves voice clarity and eyesight
  • Strengthens hair roots and reduces greying
  • Sharpens memory and mental clarity

What to expect

  1. 01A short face and head massage with warm oil
  2. 02Steam application to the face and shoulders
  3. 03A few drops of medicated oil instilled into each nostril
  4. 04A few minutes of rest in the prescribed posture
  5. 05Warm gargles and a warm drink afterwards

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