# Nasya Dropper Nasya Administration Chair

> Nasya Dropper Nasya Administration Chair (Sanskrit: Nasya Yantra / Nasya Peeth) is an instrument used in panchakarma equipment. A dropper or specialized vessel for instilling medicated oils, ghee, or herbal juices into the nasal passages. The Nasya Peeth is a reclining chair with adjustable headrest designed for the procedure.

## Key facts

- **Sanskrit name:** Nasya Yantra / Nasya Peeth
- **Ayurvedic category:** Panchakarma Equipment

A dropper or specialized vessel for instilling medicated oils, ghee, or herbal juices into the nasal passages. The Nasya Peeth is a reclining chair with adjustable headrest designed for the procedure. Traditionally, the dropper was a Bindu Patra (drop vessel).

## Where is it described in the classical texts?

Charaka Samhita Siddhisthana Chapter 9; Sushruta Samhita Chikitsasthana Chapter 40; Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana Chapter 20. Nasya is one of the Panchakarma and described as 'Nasa hi shiraso dwaram' (the nose is the gateway to the head).

## How is it used traditionally?

ENT disorders, sinusitis, headaches, neurological conditions, facial paralysis, hair fall, premature greying, mental clarity. Pratimarsha Nasya (daily 2 drops) for preventive care.

## Traditional materials

- Silver dropper
- Copper vessel
- Conch shell (Shankha) dropper
- Glass dropper

## Modern variants

- Stainless steel Nasya droppers
- Fully reclining Nasya Peeth chairs with adjustable headrests
- Disposable nasal instillation pipettes

## Regulatory status

- **India Cdsco:** Nasya droppers not separately classified. Nasya Peeth chairs classified as therapy furniture, not medical devices.
- **Us Fda:** Nasal instillation devices may fall under Class I nasal irrigators or drug delivery devices depending on claims.
- **Eu Mdr:** Would depend on whether classified as a device or drug delivery system under EU MDR.

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