Swollen nose membranes

[Guest guest]

Two years ago a friend of mine had several operations to fix a broken

nose. The operation included surgery inside the nose and cut through

the lining of the mucus membranes. Since then he has suffered chronic

swollen mucous membranes in the nose with tremendous discomfort. He is

getting little relief from allopathic nasal sprays. He had no symptoms

previous to the operation, so I believe that allergies can safely be

ruled out.

I wonder if Ayurveda can do anything to help him and what approach

should be taken? I guess there must have been some damage to the

shrotas in the nose and disturbance in subdoshas connected with the

nose, but what is is I have no clue about. He has not been to any

ayurvedic doctor yet, so I wanted to get some advice here first.

Thanks for any input.

 

Ole

[Guest guest]

Dear Ole,

Nasya therapy is the answer to your friends problem.

Either "panchendriya vardhan" oil or "anu" oil would be the preffered

nasya substances. If they are not available than cow's ghee, sesame

oil or plain ghee (in that order of preference) can be used. Two drops

of the above mentioned substances should be put in each nostrils while

keeping the head tilted. A steam inhalation of plain water before and

after putting the drops would enhance the effects. This should be done

every night before going to sleep regardless of whether the symptoms

are present or not. Additionally it can be done whenever the symptoms

are present. The time difference between putting the drops and steam

inhalation should be roughly one to two minutes.

An intake of sookshma triphala (2 tabs 3 times after meals) or plain

triphala (1 spoon at night) would also be helpful.

 

Cybervaidya

[Guest guest]

Dear Cybervaidya,

 

Thanks for the recommendation. How would these oils affect the membranes?

The only online reference I an find about "panchendriya vardhan" oil is that it

is used to nourish sensory perception. Are you talking about "Panchendriya guna

vardhan taila" ?

How would these oils work to heal or balance the mucous membranes? Is it a

question of getting kapha into the tissues, because they are too dry, so the

swelling is caused by obstruction of Kapha causing too much vata? Yesterday he

told me it is worst during the winter, so I have a clue it is vata related.

 

Thanks,

 

Ole

 

Cybervaidya <cybervaidya wrote:

Dear Ole,

Nasya therapy is the answer to your friends problem.

Either "panchendriya vardhan" oil or "anu" oil would be the preffered

nasya substances. If they are not available than cow's ghee, sesame

oil or plain ghee (in that order of preference) can be used. Two drops

of the above mentioned substances should be put in each nostrils while

keeping the head tilted. A steam inhalation of plain water before and

after putting the drops would enhance the effects. This should be done

every night before going to sleep regardless of whether the symptoms

are present or not. Additionally it can be done whenever the symptoms

are present. The time difference between putting the drops and steam

inhalation should be roughly one to two minutes.

An intake of sookshma triphala (2 tabs 3 times after meals) or plain

triphala (1 spoon at night) would also be helpful.

 

Cybervaidya