Nasal Drops (Nasya) in Punsavan Sanskar: - Purpose: To stimulate the mother’s physiology and symbolically influence the child’s constitution. - Traditional ingredients (vary by text and lineage): - Milk or ghee processed with herbs like Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, or Pippali. - Sometimes fresh juice of specific plants (e.g., Nyagrodha [banyan], Kushmanda [ash gourd], or Palasha). - The drops are usually mild, cooling, and nourishing. - Preparation: Herbs are boiled or infused in cow’s milk or ghee, filtered, and cooled. A few drops are instilled into each nostril. - Safety note: Exact herbs and proportions differ across traditions. Please do not attempt preparation without guidance from a Vaidya, as potency must be adjusted for pregnancy.
🕉️ Ritual Procedure (General Outline)
Purification - The mother bathes and wears clean clothes. - A sacred space is prepared with a lamp, incense, and offerings.
Invocation - Ganesh puja and Navagraha (nine planets) prayers are performed. - Mantras for health, longevity, and blessings of progeny are recited.
Administration of Nasya - The mother lies comfortably with head slightly tilted back. - 2–3 drops of the prepared herbal liquid are instilled in each nostril. - Gentle massage of the nose and forehead follows.
Blessings & Offerings - Family elders bless the mother and unborn child. - Offerings of fruits, sweets, and grains are made to the deities.
Conclusion - Prayers for safe pregnancy and healthy child. - Distribution of prasad (sanctified food) among family members.
✅ My suggestion: Treat the ritual as a spiritual blessing ceremony and consult a local Ayurvedic Vaidya or priest for the exact herbal preparation. You can safely perform the puja and symbolic nasya with milk or ghee if professional guidance isn’t available.
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
PUNSAVAN SANSKAR IS A CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC GARBHA SANSKAR PERFORMED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF PREGNANCY USUALLY IN THE SECOND OR THIRD MONTH WITH THE AIM OF SUPPORTING HEALTHY FETAL DEVELOPMENT STABLE PREGNANCY AND BALANCED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL GROWTH OF THE CHILD IN AYURVEDA THE NOSE IS CONSIDERED THE DIRECT GATEWAY TO THE BRAIN AND HORMONAL SYSTEM SO NASAL ADMINISTRATION IS USED TO INFLUENCE SUBTLE BIOLOGICAL AND ENDOCRINE FUNCTIONS DURING EARLY PREGNANCY CLASSICALLY THE MEDICINE USED FOR PUNSAVAN NASYA IS PREPARED FROM NYAGRODHA WHICH IS THE BANYAN TREE THE TENDER BUDS OR AERIAL ROOT TIP ARE USED THEY MUST BE FRESH PROPERLY IDENTIFIED AND COLLECTED IN A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT THE PREPARATION IS DONE BY CRUSHING THE FRESH BUD OR ROOT TIP ON A CLEAN STONE WITH A FEW DROPS OF BOILED AND COOLED WATER THE JUICE IS EXTRACTED AND FILTERED THROUGH A CLEAN COTTON CLOTH ONLY A VERY SMALL QUANTITY IS PREPARED AS IT MUST BE USED FRESH THE PROCEDURE IS DONE IN THE MORNING AFTER BATH ON AN AUSPICIOUS DAY WHEN THE WOMAN IS CALM AND RELAXED THE WOMAN IS MADE TO SIT OR LIE IN A COMFORTABLE SLIGHTLY RECLINED POSITION A POSITIVE INTENTION OR SANKALPA FOR A HEALTHY CHILD IS TAKEN ONE DROP OF THE PREPARED JUICE IS INSTILLED INTO THE RIGHT NOSTRIL FOLLOWED BY ONE DROP INTO THE LEFT NOSTRIL THE WOMAN SHOULD BREATHE NORMALLY WITHOUT FORCEFUL SNIFFING SHE SHOULD REST QUIETLY FOR A FEW MINUTES AFTER THE PROCEDURE AFTER PUNSAVAN NASYA THE WOMAN SHOULD AVOID COLD WIND DAY SLEEP HEAVY FOOD AND BATHING FOR SOME TIME LIGHT WARM AND EASY TO DIGEST FOOD IS ADVISED THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD NOT BE DONE IN CASE OF BLEEDING FEVER SEVERE NAUSEA VOMITING OR ANY HIGH RISK PREGNANCY WITHOUT MEDICAL SUPERVISION IN MODERN PRACTICE MANY AYURVEDIC DOCTORS USE SAFELY PREPARED MEDICATED GHRITA IN MICRO NASYA DOSE OR PERFORM THE SANSKAR SYMBOLICALLY TO MAINTAIN BOTH SAFETY AND TRADITION PUNSAVAN SANSKAR IS NOT JUST A RITUAL BUT A COMBINATION OF MEDICINE MIND EMOTION AND INTENT WHEN PERFORMED CORRECTLY UNDER GUIDANCE IT IS BELIEVED TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY STABLE AND WELL NOURISHED PREGNANCY
Punsavan Sanskar is a traditional Vedic ritual performed in early pregnancy to pray for the health, growth, and well-being of the baby and mother. It is mainly a spiritual and prayer-based ceremony. Traditionally, it mentions the use of herbal nasal drops, but these are not advised to be prepared or used at home.
Today, the ritual is safely done using mantras, prayers, and blessings only, sometimes with a symbolic touch near the nose instead of actual drops. So don’t try to prepare it at home.
Consulting the AYURVEDIC prasuti stree roga specialist don’t do self
Hello So, you’re thinking about doing Punsavan Sanskar, which is one of those Garbh Sanskars from Ayurveda? Cool! It’s usually done for a healthy pregnancy and to help the baby grow strong, smart, and all that good stuff.
I’ll break down the traditional Ayurvedic way and a safer, more practical way to do it today.
What’s Punsavan Sanskar all about?
Basically, it’s done after you’re pregnant, usually in the second or third month.
When: During the waxing moon phase. Why: It’s supposed to help the baby nourish, grow well, and balance your hormones. Old-school thinking says it could favor a boy, but really it’s about a healthy baby overall.
Nasal Drops (The Traditional Method)
Back in the day, they used to make nasal drops They’d crush all up, strain it, and use the drops.
Big warning: Don’t try this at home now! * It’s hard to find the right plants. * It could get contaminated. * Messing it up could cause an infection.
The Safe, Practical Way (What’s Recommended Now)
Instead of raw plant juice, use medicated nasal oil (Nasya).
Shatavari Ghrita Nasya They’re sterile, have been around for ages, and are safe during pregnancy.
How to Do Punsavan Sanskar (Step-by-Step)
Morning, 6–8 AM, before you eat anything.
Prayer:Sit quietly and think something like: I’m doing this for my baby’s healthy development. Facial Massage: Gently rub your face with a bit of ghee or sesame oil. Steam (optional) A little steam on your face for a couple of minutes. Nasal Drops: Put 2 drops in each nostril of 👉Shatavari Ghrita. Chill out for 5 minutes.
How Often? Just once during the pregnancy.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do: Stay calm Eat light that day Think happy thoughts
Don’t: Eat a big meal before Get stressed out Get cold Blow your nose hard afterward
When Not to Do It
Skip Punsavan if:
–You have a cold or sinus thing going on –It’s a high-risk pregnancy –You’re bleeding –You’re super nauseous
Why It Works (The Ayurvedic Idea)
Nasya is supposed to work on: * Your hormones * Blood flow to the placenta * Your baby’s nervous system
Ayurveda sees the nose as Nasa hi shiraso dwaram – the door to the brain.
Don’t try to make the raw herbal juice yourself. Just use the real Ayurvedic Nasya oil. You get all the good stuff without any risks.
Wishing you a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby!
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
HELLO, WHAT IS PUNSAVAN SANSKAR? Punsavan Sanskar is one of the 16 samsara’s described in Ayurveda and ancient scriptures. It is traditionally performed during early pregnancy (usually 2nd or 3rd month, before fetal organs are fully differentiated PURPOSE -proper development of the fetus -strengthening pregnant mother -supporting mental, physical , and sensor development of the baby -hormonal and neuro endocrine balance (as understood in Ayurveda via nasya) Ayurveda considers the nose as the gateway to the brain -hence nasal administration WHY NASAL DROPS (NASYA) ARE USED IN PUNSAVAN SANSKAR In punsavan Sanskar, Nasya karma is performed because -mediicines reach the brain directly -helps balance vata and kapha dosha -influences fetal growth This nasya is very mild not strong therapeutic Nasya CLASSICAL INGREDIENTS USED Commonly mentioned ingredients 1) Fresh juice of -Banyan tree leaf buds -OR Ksheeri vriksha group 2) Milk acts as -nourishing -cooling -safe for pregnancy 3) Ghee - in some traditions, for lubrication and vata balance For beginners and safety, fresh banyan leaf bud juice mixed with cow’s milk is used SIMPLE AND SAFE MEDTHOD OF PREPARATION INGREDIENTS -1-2 fresh tender banyan leaf buds -1-2 tsp clean cow’s milk -clean cloth or sterile strainer PREPARATION -wash the leaf buds thoroughly -crush gently on a clean stone or grinder -extract 1-2 drops of fresh juice -mix with equal quantity of cow’s milk -slighlty warm lukewarm not hot Use freshly prepare drops only, do not store HOW TO PERFORM PUNSAVAN NASYA TIME -morning hours -on an auspicious day POSITION -pregnant woman lies comfortably on her back -head slightly tilted backward -calm, relaxed environment PROCEDURE -use a clean dropper Instill= 2 drops in each nostril -Ask her to = breathe gently, avoid sniffing forcefully AFTERCARE -remain lying for 2-3 minutes -light rest -avoid cold food, wind exposure, or travel immediately RITUAL ASPECT Often accompanied by -vedic chanting or mantras -sankalpa (intent/prayer for healthy progeny) -bleesings by elders or priest These elements are cultural-spiritual not mandatory for the Nasya itself IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES (very important) -only mild, non irritating substances -no strong oils, powders, or decoctions -no forceful nasya -should ideally be done under guidance -Avoid if= severe nausea, cold, fever, sinus infection, high risk preganancy THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Preparing and perform Nasal drops for punsa an sanskar to has to be done by an expert Ayurvedic physician,who is experienced. You should not try to do neither use it without medical advice.
