Rhinitis: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

Causes: Overindulgence in sexual intercourse, heating of the head, inhaling dust or smoke through the nose,excessive heat or cold, suppression of stool and urine, eating raw foods, or excessive talking can instantlycause nasal catarrh. Excesses of Vayu, Pitta, Kapha,Tridossha or blood may cause catarrh (prati hyaya). Premonitory

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: (also see next section Hoarse Voice) When symptoms of one dossha dominates, the fol- lowing therapies are used. Vayu: Unction followed by non-unctuous enema. A light, Vayu-reducing diet using, oily, sour, and hot foods. Hot water is also used for drinking and bathing.Homes should be draft-free. Anxiety, exertion, excessive talking, and sexual intercourse should beavoided. Pitta: Ghee should be taken with bitter herbs and milk boiled with ginger to help dispel the toxins. Thisis followed by nasal evacuatives, such as vi a ga, apamarga, and pippali (with turmeric). Pitta-reducing foods and liqui

Key Herbs: Brahmi, Triphala, Turmeric, Tulsi, Ginger, Garlic, Licorice, Chitrak, Bala, Haritaki, Pippali, Cardamom