Abstract
Sushruta has mentioned 31 Rogas of Nasa in which Nasarsha is described. Nasarsha can be correlated to Nasal polyp. It is a benign mass of inflamed mucosal tissue of Nasal wall. Some common symptoms of Nasal polyp is Nasal congestion, sneezing, headache and runny nose. The prevalence rate of Nasal polyps is approximately 1% to 4% in general population. Certain medications and surgeries are used to treat Nasal Polyp in modern science with major reccurence rate. In Ayurveda, Acharya Sushruta has described various treatment of Arsha in Sushruta Chikitsha Sthan e.g. Bheshaja, Kshara, Agni and Shastra which is also common treatment of Nasarsha in general. Among them Kshara is best Anusastra in the treatment of Arsha, so this study is being carried out. Aim and Objective: Role of Pratisaraneeya Kshara in the management of Nasarsha (Nasal Polyp) and review of Kshara Karma through conceptual study. Material and methods: Treatment for Arsha and various Kshara Karma as mentioned by Acharya Sushruta in Sushruta Samhita with various commentaries will be studied thoroughly. Conclusion: Kshara Karma can be used as Ayurvedic line of treatment for Nasal Polyp as it is safe and effective method and might be better choice of intervention to reduce recurrence rate.
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