Jeerna Pratishyaya ( Sinusitis )

Jeerna Pratishyaya ( Sinusitis )

Sinusitis means inflamed sinuses . Sinuses are hollow air space within the bone surrounding the nose . They produce mucus . which drain into the nose .

Causes

1 Bacterial infections

2 Pollutant

3 Allergy

4 Nsal problem such as DNS

Symptoms

1 Fever

2 Fatigue

3 Congestions

4 Postnasal drip

5 Weakness

6Cough

7 Heaviness

Principal of Treatment

Shoshana Chikitsa ( Panchakarma )

1 Snehana - MTG

2 Abhyanga - Karpuradi Taila

3 Bashpa Sveda

4 Vamana

5 Shirovirechana - Guda Nagara Nasya

Shamana Chikitsa

Main Drug's

Pippali , Tvak , Dhattura.

Naimittika Rasayana

1 Vardhamana Rasayana

2 Dashamula Rasayana

3 Chitraka Haritaki Rasayana

4 Agastya Haritaki Rasayana

Simple Remedies

1 Decoction prepared from Dashamula and Trikatu with honey .

2 Rubbing sore sinuses with warm palms bring a fresh supply of blood to the area . Press your thumb firmly on either side of your nose and hold for 15 - 30 seconds .

Recommended Classical Formulation

1 Kaphakuthar Rasa 250 mg TID with warm water after meals

2 Shvasakuthara Rasa 500mg BDwith tamboola Patra svarasa. After meals

3 Dashamula Rasayana 1 tsf BD with warm water after meals.

4 Talisadi Churna 3 gm TID  with honey  after meals

5 Mahamrityunjaya Rasa 250 mg BD with warm water after meals.

6 Pippalyadi Kashaya 20 ml BD with warm water before meals.

Yoga Therapy

Pranayama

Nadi Shodhana ( alternate breathing ) , Surya Bhedana.

Asanas

Viparitakarni ( the inverted posture )

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( indications )

1 Light diet. Ginger treated water for drinking.

Apthya ( Contraindications )

1Day sleep . Cold drinks. Oily foods

2Avoid cold . Damp living . working and sleeping quarters.

3 Eliminate meat . Dairy products . White flour foods and sugar .