The medication that is administered through Nasa (nose) is called as Nasya. Navan , nasta are the synonyms of nasya.
Aacharya Vagbhat describes,
उर्ध्वजत्रुविकारेषु विशेषान्नस्यमिष्यते। नासा हि शिरसो द्वारं ....।
As Nasa is a door / pathway to head, Nasya is specifically beneficial for Urdwajatrugat rogas.(supraclavicular diseases)Any medication administered through nose spreads over eyes, ears, mouth, throat and brain eliminating diseases of the same.
After anjan, one should proceed for Anu tail nasya. Anu tail is classical medicated sesame oil containing no. of herbs, Varsha jal (rain water) and aja dugdha. (goat milk)
Daily nasal drop inhalation leads to beautiful skin. It broadens shoulders, neck region, chest region. Face glows, voice and senses becomes soft and sober. It prevents wrinkles over face, greying of hairs and hyperpigmentation over face. (melasma)
