Role of Laghumasha Taila Nasya Karma in Avabahuk with special reference to frozen shoulder single case study

Abstract

Avabahuk is a condition in which vitiated vata lodges in amsa Pradesha and by contracting leads to the shosha of muscles of the shoulder and upper arm. Avabahuk is a disease that usually affects the amsa sandhi i.e. shoulder joint. It is produced by vitiated vata dosha. Even though the term Avabahuk is not mentioned in the nanatmaja vata. Head is the abode of senses, sensory channels and channels carrying elan vitae, as the sun is the abode of its rays. Nasa (nose) is considered as one among the panchajananendriya, whose functions are not only limited to olfaction and respiration but also considered as pathway for drug administration. Since it is described as the nose is the gateway for the shiras.