A BRIEF REVIEW OF LITERATURE OF PRATISHYAYA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DIFFERENT SHALAKYATANTRA

According to Aacharya Charaka causes and occurance of sinus and nose diseases are Restraining the Urges (Sandharana), Indigestion (Ajirna), Consumption of Dust (Rajo), To much Talking (Atibhashya), To much Getting Angry (Krodha), Odd Season (Rituvaishmya), Pain in the Head (Shirobhitapa), To much Staying Awake in the Night (Prajagarati), To much Sleeping during Day Time (Swapna), Drinking Cold Water (Ambusheetai), Dew (Avashyaya), Excessive Intercourse (Maithuna), Excessive Crying (Vashpa), Excessive Smoking (Dhumai) etc. when phlegm and other toxins get collected in the head than due to above mentioned reasons the air in the head region increases and gives rise to disease of nose and cortex.