Management Of Cervical Pain With Turmeric Fume Nasal Inhalation (Haridra Dhooma Nasya): A Case Series

Abstract

Dhooma Nasya, a procedure of the Panchakarma modality in Ayurveda, was first coined by Acharya Charaka. The utilization of Dhooma Nasya as a primary therapeutic procedure has been disregarded due to insufficient information in traditional Ayurvedic texts and a lack of awareness. The clinical implementation of Dhooma Nasya as a main treatment is infrequent in contrast to its more prevalent use in post-treatment procedures. The uses of Dhooma Nasya are outlined for Jatrurdhwa vikara (diseases above the clavicle) which also includes Manyastambha (Cervical Spondylosis). Cervical spondylosis is a natural condition that occurs with age and involves degenerative changes specifically within the intervertebral disc. Cervical spondylosis is a diverse set of progressive degenerative changes impacting the cervical spine.

Background:

In our contemporary era, Cervical spondylosis stands out as a prevalent musculoskeletal condition, which significantly affects an individual’s quality of life. According to Ayurveda, the symptoms described can be attributed to a condition known as Manyastambha.  Here is an effort made to explain the clinical importance of Dhooma Nasya in the management of Manyastambha, through the following case series.

Methods:

Based on the Ayurveda classical symptoms and clinical examination, five cases of Manyastambha were identified and diagnosed. The treatment approach for these cases involved administering Haridra Dhoomanasya, with three puffs in each nostril twice a day for a duration of seven days.

Observation: The assessment was conducted based on both subjective and objective parameters.

Result: Satisfactory improvement in the signs and symptoms of Manyastambha was observed at the end of the treatment.