Ayurvedic Literature Review of Vataja Pratishyaya WSR Allergic Rhinitis

Authors: Beena B , Sharma KK and Kumar Alok S

DOI: 10.23880/jonam-16000340

Volume 6, Issue 1

Abstract

The basic life of a human is dependent on air and water but the natural sources also serve as the source of infection. Due to modern civilization, there is increasing evidence of the negative health impact resulting from environmental air pollutants. Ayurveda science mentioned air pollutants like Raja, Dhooma as causative factors of respiratory illness including Allergic Bronchitis (Shwasa), Allergic rhinitis (Pratishyaya), Cough (Kasa) and Hiccough (Hikka). Vataja pratishyaya/Allergic rhinitis occurs much more frequently than before. Pratishyaya has been considered as a separate clinical condition in Uttar tantra of Sushruta Samhita. Allergic rhinitis can be correlated with the Vataja Pratishyaya due to similarities in the sign and symptoms. Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of nasal membranes, characterized by watery nasal discharged, nasal obstruction, sneezing and nasal itching. Many treatment modalities are explained in modern system of medicine like corticosteroids, antihistaminic, inhalers etc. but none of them are totally effective in curing the disease as well as preventing its recurrence, more over they have their own side effects.

Keywords: Pratishyaya; Ayurveda; Allergic rhinitis; Nasya

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