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Regaining My Sense of Smell After a Year
Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Question #52006
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Regaining My Sense of Smell After a Year - #52006

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I lost my sense of smell for over a year now, how can I gain my sense of smell fully. I sometimes smell but very faint and most time no smell at all. I did CAT scan my doctor says my sinus is good. Iam 60 years old.

How would you describe the severity of your loss of smell?:

- Very faint smell occasionally

Have you experienced any other symptoms along with the loss of smell?:

- No other symptoms

What is your current lifestyle like regarding diet and exercise?:

- Somewhat healthy diet, occasional exercise
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Take agastya rasayanam 1tsp Ashwagandharista 20ml Avoid oily spicy food meat

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–Your loss of smell (anosmia) is likely due to nerve weakness, not a sinus problem since your scan is normal. The good news is that some faint smell means recovery is possible. The best treatment is smell training—twice daily, gently smell strong scents like lemon, rose, clove, and eucalyptus for a few months. Improvement is slow but many people do get better over time. —Dx: Anosmia (Vata–Kapha) 1. Nasya Kerala Ayurveda Anu Thailam 2 drops each nostril, morning × 2–3 months 2. Gandha Abhyasa Lemon, clove, eucalyptus, rose – smell twice daily 3. Steam Eucalyptus steam inhalation once daily 4. External Kerala Ayurveda Mahanarayana Thailam Apply head/neck daily Advice: Avoid cold foods, take warm diet Review: 4 weeks

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Avoid chilled, fermented and packed foods. Steam inhalation twice a day. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Brahmi pearls 1-0-1 6 drops of Shadbindu tail in each nostril twice a day. Follow up after 2 weeks

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1.Ashwagandhadi lehyam 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Brahmi capsules 1 cap twice daily with water after meals 3.Rasnadi churnam -Apply a pinch on crown of head after bath 4.Anu tailam- 2 drops in each nostril twice daily Supportive Practices– - Steam inhalation with tulsi or ajwain seeds, 2–3 times weekly. - Smell training: daily exposure to strong natural scents (clove, coffee, lemon, rose) to retrain olfactory nerves. - Diet: Warm, light meals; avoid excess cold foods, dairy, and heavy fried items. Include ginger, black pepper, and turmeric. - Yoga & breathing: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari pranayama improve nasal circulation.

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Hello I can understand its very frustrating when you dont get a sense of smell Its good that you can now smell slightly which suggests that your main function is not lost and there is scope to regain your sense of smell ▪️In your case As your Ct scan is normal. That means there are no structural changes so you will very well respond to ayurvedic treatments ▪️We should focus on -clearing the blockage -Nourishing the nerves of smell(olfactory nerves) -Gradually stimulate smell receptors ▪️Ayurvedic Plan of treatment ▪️External care ➖Nasya - most important Anu taila - instill 2 drops of anu taila in each nostrils Morning on empty stomach -this helps to stimulate nerves ➖Steam Inhalation Inhale warm water infused with few drops of eucalyptus ▪️Internal Medication 1.Ashwagandharistha 30 ml twice daily after food 2 Agasthya Rasayana 1 tsp morning empty stomach ▪️also do smell training Try to smell very strong substances like Orange Lemon Coffee Old socks Even if you dont feel the smell then also try to smell it This is result in gradual improvement not sudden effect will be seen So be consistent have hope and be strong 😊 Wishing you a good health Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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1. Olfactory Training (Most Important – Do Daily) Use 4 strong essential oils: Rose, Lemon, Clove, Eucalyptus (or Peppermint) Smell each oil for 20–30 seconds, twice daily (morning & night) Focus your attention on the smell even if you feel nothing. Continue for minimum 6 months. 2. Ayurvedic Medicines Brahmi Ghrita – 5 g morning with warm water/milk Anu Taila – 2 drops in each nostril morning (after light steam) – classical nasya for anosmia Yashtimadhu (Mulethi) powder – 2 g twice daily with honey Ashwagandha capsule – 500 mg night 3. Daily Supportive Routine Steam inhalation – 10 min daily with plain water + 2 drops eucalyptus oil Gentle Nasya with Anu Taila or plain sesame oil – 2 drops each nostril Warm, freshly cooked food with mild spices (ginger, black pepper, cumin) Avoid cold drinks, ice-cream, strong smells, smoking ✓Diet & Lifestyle Add daily: 4–6 soaked almonds, pomegranate, fresh ginger 30 min walk in fresh air daily Good sleep (10 pm – 6 am) Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Loss of smell for a long duration, even with the normal scan usually indicates vata involvement affecting the Olfactory nerves along with mild kapha obstruction in the nature rather than a structural issue, this is why you get faint smell at times, they approach should be mild stimulation on nourishment after the natural pathway Start nasya with Cow ghee one drop each nostril Take Ksheerabala avarti cap 101 1-0-1 Ashwagandha aristha 4-0-4 tsp with water

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