Concept of Nasya Karma - A Visha Upakrama

Poisoning is a condition that requires an emergency line of management. NasyaKarma ie nasal medication is one among the twentfour treatment modalities adopted by acharya Charaka. Nose is considered as an opening to head. So, Nasyakarma produce its effect not only in urdhwajatrugataroga but also cures the ailments of brain. This article is to focus attention on the significance of Nasya karma, its mode of action and importance of Nasya karma in VishaChikitsa.