In this therapy, Ayurvedic medicines are administered through the nose to subside congestion / expel vitiated Doshas from the body systems.
The medicines are in the form of oil, pastes, powders, plant juices, decoctions, infusions as well as inhalation of medicinal smoke. Since the nose is connected directly to the brain, nasal cleansing is considered very effective for ailments of the head including the five sense organs (Indriyas).