Nasya Sticks
Dosha-oriented herbal sticks
Traditional Ayurvedic Dhumavarti sticks in four dosha-oriented formulations, selected and used only with instruction from a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
- Form
- Dhumavarti / Nasal Preparation
- Net quantity
- 10 sticks per pack
- Route
- Physician-directed Dhumavarti use
Traditionally used for
- Dosha-oriented Ayurvedic care of the head, neck, and nasal pathways.
- Practitioner-selected Dhumavarti use.
- Supporting clarity and comfort according to individual doshic assessment.
Overview
Nasya Sticks are available as Tridosha, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha types. The dosha type is the variant; it is not a pack size. Every type contains 10 sticks.
Traditional Ayurvedic perspective
Dhumavarti use depends on the person, dosha, condition, season, strength, timing, and correct technique.
Variant compositions
Tridosha
| Ingredient | Botanical/material identity |
|---|---|
| Trikatu | Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum) |
| Haldi / Haridra | Curcuma longa |
| Guggulu | Commiphora wightii, syn. Commiphora mukul |
| Ral | Shorea robusta resin |
| Wax | — |
| Cardamom / Ela | Elettaria cardamomum |
| Jatamansi | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| Musta | Cyperus rotundus |
Suggested use
Use strictly according to the current product label and practitioner instructions.
Ayurveda References
Classical source
Caraka Saṃhitā
Caraka Saṃhitā, Sūtra-sthāna 5/21–27, Dhūmapāna/Dhūmavarti passage
Documents the classical medicated-smoke-stick preparation category and supervised use context.
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. I (1986), Haridrā (Rhizome)
Identifies Haridrā as the rhizome of Curcuma longa; the linked PCIM&H record is the official indexed entry for Haridra (Curcuma longa) in API Part I, Vol. I (1986).
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. I, Guggulu (Exudate)
Identifies Guggulu as the medicinal exudate of Commiphora wightii.
Research Highlights
Effect of curcumin on nasal symptoms and airflow in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis.
Randomized double-blind human study · 241 patients · 2 months
- Preparation and dose
- Oral curcumin; the numerical dose is not stated in the PubMed abstract.
- Finding
- Curcumin improved sneezing, rhinorrhoea, congestion and nasal-airflow resistance and changed selected cytokine measures.
Wu S, Xiao D. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2016. PMID 27789120.
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