A study on the efficacy of shadbindu tail pratimarsh nasya along with anulom vilom pranayama in management of peenas (chronic rhinitis)

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Peenas (Catarrh) is an inflammatory disease of respiratory mucosa accompanied by sneezing, cough, headache, rhinorrhoea, and itching in the throat and eyes. This cascade challenges the management of the disease and ultimately leads to a negative impact on the quality of life of the patient. The study is focused to compile this scattered indigenous knowledge on Peenas and findings of Ayurveda medicine and pranayama to explore the diagnosis and management of Peenas in Ayurveda. In the management of Peenas , Shadabindutaila Pratimarsha Nasya Karma is identified in Rasatantrasara and Siddhaprayog Sanghrah . And anulom vilom pranayama , mentioned in Patanjali yog sutra Pratishyaya is the most frequent ailment of Pranvaha Strotas , which affects people of all ages and genders. It's wellknown for its recurrence and chronicity. The signs and symptoms, as well as the underlying causes, are more akin to chronic rhinitis. Rhinitis is regarded as a pathologic illness that places a heavy financial burden on healthcare systems across the globe. The fact that it poses a danger for various ailments such as sinusitis, asthma, learning difficulties, behavioural disorders, and psychological impairment emphasises its economic impact even more. Chronic rhinitis is an acute, recurring, and episodic kind of sickness that accounts for 30% of all disorders and affects around 26% of the population. It makes the sufferer feel uneasy and disrupts their daily routine. Keywords: Peenas, Shadabindutaila Pratimarsha, Nasya Karma, Chronic rhinitis, Pranayama INTRODUCTION The nasal tube is a common site for infection and allergies, as well as a spot where the respiratory system and the outside world collide Pinasa