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Panchakarma evam Upakarma · Paper I · Topic 9

Nasya Karma

SubjectPanchakarma evam Upakarma (AyUG-PK) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 9 TermIII Weightage10 marks Hours10 LH · 6 NLHT · 12 NLHP Topic ID3/panchakarma/1-9

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Shirovirechana Gana
  3. 3Purva Karma of Nasya
  4. 4Pradhana Karma of Nasya
  5. 5Paschat Karma of Nasya
  6. 6Nasya formulations
  7. 7Nasya Karmukata
  8. 8Principles of practice of Nasya in Pakshaghata, Apabahuka, Manyastambha and Ardita

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Nasya Karma and describe the Indications, contraindications and classification of Nasya based on Karma
  • Enlist Shirovirechana Gana and describe currently practiced Shirovirechana Dravya
  • Explain Purva Karma of Nasya comprising of Sambhara Sangraha, Atura Pariksha, Oushadha Nirnaya, Nasya Kala and Atura sidhata
  • Infer Pradhana Karma of Nasya including administration of Nasya Dravya, Samyakyoga, Ayoga and Atiyoga Lakshana and Chikitsa
  • Explain Paschat Karma of Nasya comprising of Padatala Hastadi Mardana, Dhumapana,Kavala, Diet, Parihara Vishaya, Nasya Vyapat and Chikitsa
  • Distinguish the ingredients and clinical application of Nasya formulations - Anutaila, Ksheerabala Taila, Karpasastyadi Taila, Shadbindu Taila, Kumkumadi Taila, Brahmi Ghrita, Rasnadi Churna and Tulasi Swarasa
  • omprehend the mode of action of Nasya Karma
  • Explain and analyze the principles and practice of Nasya Karma in Pakshaghata, Apabahuka, Manyastambha and Ardita.
  • Enlist and identify Shirovirechana Gana Dravya and describe their properties
  • Prepare Chart for Purva Karma of Nasya
  • Illustrate Pradhana Karma of Nasya
  • Demonstrate Purva Karma of Nasya
  • Demonstrate Pradhana Karma of Nasya
  • Demonstrate Paschat Karma of Nasya
  • Analyze the principles of selection of formulations for Nasya
  • Demonstrate Nasya Karma in Pakshaghata
  • Demonstrate Nasya Karma in Apabahuka and Manyastambha
  • Demonstrate Nasya karma in Ardita.
  • Discuss the pharmacodynamics of Nasya Karma

Notes

Detailed notes for Nasya Karma are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Which of the following is NOT one of Charaka’s five types of Nasya?
  1. A. Navana
  2. B. Avapeedana
  3. C. Dhmapana
  4. D. Uttara Basti

Answer: D — Charaka’s Panchavidha Nasya: Navana, Avapeedana, Dhmapana, Dhuma and Pratimarsha.

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Important questions

  • SAQ Write the indications and contraindications of Nasya karma. (Practice)