An Ayurvedic Approach to the Management of Anosmia: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v14i2.2544Keywords:
Anosmia, CaseReport, Ghrananasha, INSIT,Nasya, Panchendriya vardhana tailaAbstract
Background: Olfaction one of the major function of nose followed by respiration even though it is not well developed in humans, it is necessary for pleasure and for enjoying the taste of food because when nose is blocked even tasty food becomes unpalatable. Anosmia is one such disorder in which there is total loss of sense of smell which can result from nasal obstruction due to many anatomical as well as degenerative disorder of nasal mucosa. According to Ayurveda it can be correlated with Ghrananasha, it is one among vataja nanatmaja vikara which is Amoorta in nature i.e, which can be felt not seen. Clinical findings: In present case report, a male of age 77 years presented with total loss of sense of smell associated with tastelessness since 3 months, based on patient presentation and thorough examination, the case was diagnosed as Grananasha(Anosmia) and managed accordingly. Intervention: Based on dosha and dushya involvement Koshtashodhana, Nasya, Kavala, Shamanoushadhi and Yoga was planned. Outcome: - During 7 days of Nasya, patient was able to recognize smell gradually from 3rd day onwards which was maintained during follow up period also and without any side effects. Conclusion: This case report gives idea about protocol for managing Grananasha (Anosmia) without any side effect and by taking leads from this case, it would be tested on a larger samples in future.
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