Nasya Karma in Cosmetology: An Anatomical Approach - A Natural Solution for Skin and Hair Wellness

Mamta Choudhary; Shyoram Sharma

doi:10.21760/jaims.10.6.27

Mamta Choudhary Post Graduate Scholar, P.G. Department of Rachana Sharir, Post Graduation Institute of Ayurveda, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishanan Rajasthan Ayurved University Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5238-3623
Shyoram Sharma Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Rachana Sharir, Post Graduation Institute of Ayurveda, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishanan Rajasthan Ayurved University Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2068-311X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.6.27

Keywords: Nasya Karma, Cosmetology, Ayurveda, Anatomical Approach, Skin Wellness, Hair Health

Abstract

In Ayurveda, Nasya Karma is a specialist therapeutic treatment that involves administering medication via the nose. Traditionally used to treat problems of Urdhvajatrugata (above the collarbone), its use in cosmetology is becoming more well-known because of its effects on the head and face. The anatomical foundation, conventional wisdom, and current applicability of Nasya Karma in skin and hair health are examined in this paper. The relationship between neurovascular networks and nasal administration pathways that impact skin texture, hair development, and rejuvenation is highlighted. This article examines the fundamentals of Nasya Karma, its workings, and its uses in enhancing facial characteristics, halting hair loss, and improving skin texture.

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