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Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Question #48765
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Dealing with Sinus Congestion and Allergies - #48765

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I am having sinus, nasal congestion and allergy ( runny nose and itchy nose).. with sinus headache sometimes..

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Hello, 1. Nasoallerin capsules 1—1—1 for 15 days. 1—0—1 for 45 days with a cup of hot water.

2. Dasamoola katutrayam kashayam+ pathyakshadatryadi kashayam 10ml+10ml 45 minutes before breakfast and 45 minutes before dinner by adding 80ml of boiled cooled water.

3. Sinol nasal drops 2—0—2 in the morning and in the evening to each nostril. For 60 days.

Take care, Kind regards.

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Medicines 1 Sitopaladi Churna – 3 gm + honey, 3–4 times daily (best for congestion, runny nose & allergy) 2 Haridrakhand – 5–10 gm night with warm water (strong anti-allergic, stops itching & runny nose) 3 Pathyadi Kwath – 20 ml + 60 ml warm water morning empty stomach (clears sinus headache & pressure) 4 Kanakasava – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily after meals (reduces sinus inflammation)

Daily Must-Do Steam inhalation with Tulsi leaves + pinch rock salt for 10 min twice daily Nasya – 2 drops warm Anu Taila each nostril morning (clears congestion & prevents headache) Warm salt water gargle 3× daily

Diet Give daily: moong khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, thin buttermilk + roasted jeera Avoid completely: cold drinks/food, dairy (except ghee), spicy/sour, wheat/maida

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Hello Sounds like you’re dealing with some annoying sinus stuff and allergies. A runny, itchy nose plus a headache can really mess with your energy, sleep, and focus. The good news is, lots of people deal with this and Ayurveda can really help!

WHAT’S GOING ON (ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA)

Based on what you’re saying, here’s a general idea: Too Much Kapha: –Stuffy nose –Runny nose – Head feels heavy

Vata Playing a Role: – Sinus headache – Dry or itchy nose – It keeps coming back

Basically, Allergies and Low Immunity: * Tendency to get allergies * Sinuses aren’t as strong as they could be

In Ayurveda, this is often called Pratishyaya or Dushta Pratishyaya (basically, chronic sinus issues).

WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT (AYURVEDA STYLE)

INTERNAL MEDICATION

Sitopaladi Churna – ½ tsp twice a day with honey → Calms allergies, less sneezing and itching

Talisadi Churna – ½ tsp twice a day with warm water → Clears out mucus, helps you breathe better

Haridra Khanda – 1 tsp at night with warm milk → Great for all kinds of allergies

Nasal Care (Super Important)

Anu Taila / Shadbindu Taila (Nasya) Put 2 drops in each nostril in the morning on an empty stomach. This will: – Clear out your sinuses – Lessens headaches – Boosts your nose’s defenses

For That Sinus Headache

Pathyadi Kwath – 20 ml twice a day
OR Godanti Bhasma – 125 mg with honey once a day

WHAT TO EAT & HOW TO LIVE (Also Important)

Stay Away From: * Cold water * Ice cream * Yogurt at night * Fried stuff * Dust and smoke

Go For: * Just warm water * Ginger tea * Turmeric milk * Black pepper + honey * Steam with eucalyptus or ajwain every day

HOME REMEDIES * Gargle with warm salt water * Steam twice a day * Rub warm sesame oil on your forehead and the bridge of your nose

THE MAIN THING TO REMEMBER

Sinus problems aren’t just about your nose. It’s about your immunity, digestion, and too much Kapha. If you don’t fix those, medicine will only help for a little bit

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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No worries start with Sithophaladi churna 1/2 tsp bd with honey Sanjeevini vati 1-0-1 Lakshmivilasa ras 1-0-1 Tulsi juice 5 ml daily Drink warm water throughout the day Practice pranayama meditation rey

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Don’t worry take Chitrakiharitaki lehyam 1tsp Haridhrakhad 1tab or 1tsp Laxmi vilas ras 1tab bd Pranadhara external application enough u ll get results

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Hi Haridra khand 1 tsp BD Laxmivilas rasa nardiye-2-BD Shirashooladi vajra rasa-2-BD Anu tail nasya-2 drops each nostril You will get results

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Ayurvedic Medicines

1. Sitopaladi Churna Purpose: Allergy, runny nose, congestion, headache Dose: ½ teaspoon 2 times daily With honey (best) or lukewarm water After food

2. Haridra Khanda Purpose: Allergic rhinitis, itching, immunity Dose: 1 teaspoon Once or twice daily With warm milk or water After meals

3. Anu Taila (Nasya – nasal drops) ⭐ Very important Purpose: Clears sinuses, reduces headache, itching Dose: 2 drops in each nostril Once daily in the morning How: Lie down, head tilted back After instilling drops, sniff gently and rest 2–3 minutes ❌ Avoid during fever, cold with heavy mucus, or immediately after meals

4. Tribhuvan Kirti Rasa (if headache & sinus pressure are strong) Dose: 1 tablet Once daily With ginger juice or warm water

5. Chitrak Haritaki Avaleha (if thick mucus & blockage) Dose: 1 teaspoon Once daily at night With warm water

🍵 Home Remedies (Highly effective) Steam inhalation Once daily Add 1–2 drops eucalyptus oil or ajwain Turmeric milk ½ tsp turmeric At night before sleep

🚫 Avoid (Very Important) Cold drinks, ice cream Curd at night Dust, smoke, perfumes Late nights

🥗 Diet Tips Warm, light food Ginger, black pepper, tulsi tea Avoid banana, excess sweets, fried food

Tq

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HELLO,

Chronic runny nose and sneezing, especially when it happens repeatedly , is most commonly linked with vata kapha imbalance and often falls under a condition similar to vataja Pratishyaya or kaphaja Pratishyaya in Ayurveda. -vata governs movement and air flow -kapha governs mucus, structure and lubrication

WHEN THESE DOSHAS ARE AGGRAVATED -kapha increases overnight, accumulating in the sinuses and nasal passages -vata tries to expel it, leading to repeated sneezing in the morning

POSSIBLE TRIGGERS -sudden exposure to cold in morning -dust mites in pillows or bed -weather changes -eating cold or mucus forming foods-curd, banana, milk etc -low immunity or weak digestion

GOALS OF TREATMENT -balance kapha and vata doshas -strengthen the respiratory tract and nasal mucosa -improve immunity -improve digestion to reduce toxin formation -prevent recurrence through lifestyle and dietary discipline

TREATMENT INTERNALLY

1) SHITOPALADI CHURNA + HONEY= 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp honey twice daily after meals for 4 weeks =acts as expectorant, anti allergic, and improves immunity

2) HARIDRAKHANDA= 1 tsp twice daily with warm water for 6 weeks =anti-allergic, reduces sneezing and itching

3) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water before meals for 4 weeks =improves digestion and reduces kapha

4) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp on empty stomach in morning for 3 months = rasayana to build immunity

5) AMALAKI CAPSULES= 500 mg at night for 8 weeks =builds immunity, reduces stress

6) SHIRASHULADI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =for sinus headache

NASYA THERAPY -SHAD BINDU TAILA= 4 drops in each nostril daily morning after bath for 30-45 days =lubricates nasal passages, open sinuses, detoxifieskapha from head

-STEAM INHALATION= water+ turmeric or ajwain seeds for 1-2 times/day =opens sinuses and melts kapha

-WARM OIL MASSAGE= sesame oil on face, neck and chest for 3 times/week =improves circulation, reduces vata

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED -warm, cooked food= moong dal, rice, cooked veggies - turmeric, ginger, black pepper - herbal teas- tulsi, licorice, cinnamon - cow ghee - lukewarm water throughout the day.

AVOID -cold raw food -ice creams, cold drinks, curd(esp at night) - bananas, oranges, guava -fried, oily, or stale food - milk + salt combination

PRANAYAM AND YOGA -anulom vilom= 10 min daily, balances prana, clears nasal blockages - bhramari= 5 min, soothes sinuses and nerves - jal neti= 2-3 timmes/week, physically cleans nasal passages -suryanamskar =5 rounds, boosts immunity , circulation

HOME REMEDIES -turmeric+ honey paste(1:1)= 1/2 tsp twice a day - tulsi-ginger decocotion= 1 cup daily -steam inhalation with ajwain twice daily - ghee drop in nostrils at night for dryness

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS -wake up early -do gentle face and neck massage before bath -avoid cold exposure to head and chest especially in morning -wash bed lines, pillows, curtains frequently to avoid dust -drink warm water throughout the day -avoid daytime naps

EXPECTED TIMELINE

DURATION 2-4 WEEK= reduced sneezing, runny nose 2-3 month= less recurrence 4-6 months= long term control, tissue healing

DURING SEASONAL PREVENTION - repeat nasya, rasayana pre-winter and spring= prevent relapse

If Constipation or digestion is impaired, begin with TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp at night -for post nasal drip+ sinus pressure= mix of trikatu churna+ honey -avoid suppressing natural urges(like sneezing, yawing, burping)- worsen vata kapha disorders

Chronic sneezing runny nose is not merely a nasal issue; it reflects deeper immune and Doshi imbalances

Ayurvedic approach is not symptom-suppressive, but aims to correct root causes by aligning digestion, immunity, and nervous system

Consistency in following the protocol, especially in lifestyle and diet, gives long term and sustainable relief

Avoid overuse of antihistamines or nasal sprays which only provide temporary relief and suppress natural responses

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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1.Haridra khand 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily 2.Sitopladi churna 1 tsp twice daily with honey 3.Chyawanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 4.Gududchi ghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 5.Shad bindu taila- 2 drops in each nostril twice daily

🌱 Supportive Home Remedies - Steam inhalation with tulsi leaves or ajwain seeds. - Warm saline nasal rinse (jala neti) if comfortable. - Avoid cold, heavy, dairy-rich foods (curd, ice cream, cold drinks). - Use warm water for drinking. - Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari daily for sinus relief.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Some times due to DNS this can happen if you have DNS very small surgical procedure is there if not then take these medicines. 1. Tab histantine 1BD AF 2. Tab septilin 2BD A F 3. Arogyavardhini tab 2BD 4. Anu tail 3 drops each nostril in the morning only. You will feel relieved in 7 to 10 days.

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TAKE HISTADIN TAB 2 TDS ( KERLA AYURVEDA) DO NASYA WITH ANU TAIL 2 DROP EACH NOSTRIL

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NASAL CONGESTION RUNNY NOSE ITCHY NOSE AND SINUS HEADACHE THESE ARE SIGNS OF KAPHA AND VATA IMBALANCE IN THE NASAL AND SINUS CHANNELS TO HELP RELIEVE YOUR SYMPTOMS FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE BELOW TAKE TRIKATU CHURNA HALF TEASPOON WITH WARM WATER TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS IT HELPS TO CLEAR NASAL PASSAGES AND REDUCE CONGESTION TAKE TULSI TEA TWO CUPS DAILY IT REDUCES ALLERGY AND STRENGTHENS IMMUNITY DO A SALINE NASAL RINSE WITH WARM SALT WATER ONCE IN MORNING AND ONCE BEFORE BED TO CLEAR MUCUS AND ALLERGENS APPLY A WARM COMPRESS ON YOUR SINUS AREA WHEN HEADACHE OCCURS AVOID COLD DRINKS FRIED FOODS AND EXCESS SWEET FOODS EAT LIGHT WARM FOODS LIKE KICHADI SOUPS AND INCLUDE SPICES LIKE GINGER BLACK PEPPER AND CUMIN TO REDUCE KAPHA STAY IN CLEAN DUST FREE ENVIRONMENT AND PRACTICE STEAM INHALATION WITH TULSI OR EUCALYPTUS OIL ONCE DAILY THESE MEASURES WILL HELP REDUCE NASAL CONGESTION ITCHINESS RUNNY NOSE AND SINUS HEADACHE IF YOU NOTICE HIGH FEVER THICK YELLOW OR GREEN DISCHARGE FACIAL SWELLING OR VISION CHANGES CONSULT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THIS ROUTINE DAILY FOR BEST RESULTS

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