A scientific research study on the management of Manyasthamba (Cervical Spondylosis) with Nasya and Nasapana

Dr. Unnikrishnan V S; Dr. Prashanth A S; Dr. Madhusudan Kulkarni

doi:10.21760/jaims.v4i04.639

Dr. Unnikrishnan V S Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Prashanth A S Professor & Head, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA.
Dr. Madhusudan Kulkarni Associate Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v4i04.639

Keywords: Manyasthambha, Cervical Spondylosis, Nasya, Nasapana, Bringaraja Taila, Mashabaladi Kwatha, Shaddharana Yoga

Abstract

The science of life Ayurveda, not only deals with the prevention of diseases by maintaining health but also with the alleviation of diseases. In this ultra modern era due to change in lifestyles, sedentary works and food habits, people are unable to follow the Dinacharya and Ritucharya as explained in the classics, which may lead to different diseases. Due to improper postural habits, weight bearing and other unwholesome diets and habits there are higher the chances of discomfort and disease pertaining to spinal cord. Manyasthambha is one such condition that disturbs a big population due to today’s alterations in lifestyle. Here an effort is made to study and understand the role of Nasya Karma, Nasaapana and Shamanaushadhi like Vyoshadi Guggulu in the treatment aspect of this disease. Nasya Karma and Nasaapana provided highly significant results in all the symptoms of Manyasthambha. As per the clinical data, ‘Nasaapana is found to be more effective than Nasya Karma’. So it can be concluded that better results can be obtained with Shaddharana Yoga as Amapachana, Nasaapana with Mashabaladi Kwatha followed by Vyoshadi Guggulu as Shamanoushadhi.

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