Essential Guidelines for Nasya Treatment with Oils - #49321
What are mandatory things to follow while doing nasya with anu thailam/brahmi thailam/sesame seed oil ie can't be compromised ie after applying applying the above oils into the nostrils and drinking warm water warm kanjee only after 30 minutes of applying the oils.What else can't be compromised while doing it on for 7 days straight?
Have you previously undergone Nasya treatment?:
- Yes, multiple timesWhat is your primary reason for doing Nasya?:
- General wellnessAre you currently experiencing any nasal or respiratory symptoms?:
- No, I am healthy

Doctors' responses
✔ Do Nasya early morning, after natural urges, before breakfast ✔ Best time: 6–9 am ❌ Never at night ❌ Never immediately after bath or exercise - Empty stomach is mandatory ✔ Stomach should be empty ✔ Warm water before Nasya is OK ❌ No food, coffee, tea, fruits before - Purva Karma (Pre-Nasya prep) - Mandatory steps: Gentle face, neck, shoulder oil massage (2–5 minutes) Mild steam to face (just enough to open channels) ❌ No steam = oil won’t penetrate properly ❌ Dry nose Nasya = irritation risk -Correct posture during instillation ✔ Lie on back ✔ Head tilted slightly backward ✔ Neck supported (rolled towel) ❌ Sitting upright ❌ Head hanging too far back This affects where the oil travels. -Correct dose For wellness Nasya: 2 drops per nostril (max 3) Same oil throughout the 7 days (don’t rotate daily) ❌ More oil ≠ better results ❌ Excess causes heaviness, kapha aggravation -Post-Nasya position & actions After instillation: Stay lying down 2–3 minutes Gentle inhalation Spit out oil/mucus — do not swallow ✔ Mild massage around nose, cheeks, forehead -Paschat Karma (Aftercare) – STRICT ✔ Gargle with warm water ✔ Light steam inhalation if needed ✔ Wait minimum 30 minutes before: Warm water Warm kanji Any food ❌ Cold water ❌ Cold drinks ❌ Tooth brushing immediately after -Avoid cold exposure For full 7 days: ❌ Cold water head bath ❌ AC / cold wind directly on face ❌ Night travel in cold air -Food discipline ✔ Warm, light, freshly cooked food ✔ Soups, kanji, kichadi ❌ Curd (especially morning/night) ❌ Ice, refrigerated food ❌ Excessively spicy or fried food -Avoid these activities ❌ Day sleeping ❌ Heavy exercise ❌ Loud speaking, shouting, singing ❌ Screen strain immediately after Nasya -Mental state matters ✔ Calm, relaxed mindset ✔ Avoid stress, anger right after Nasya -Oil- Anu Tailam → Best overall, safest for 7 days Brahmi Tailam → Excellent, but stop if heaviness or dull headache appears Sesame oil → Only if well tolerated; slightly heavier - When to STOP Nasya immediately Even if planned for 7 days: Headache increasing daily Nausea Excessive heaviness in head Burning sensation in nose Tq

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