Pratishyaya (Rhinitis) has been a major problem to the physicians since long back.

Vataja Pratishyaya (Allergic rhinitis) by word itself indicates that it is a recurrent condition and can precipitate due to Minute etiological factors.  Vata is the main dosha and Pitta, Kapha are associated doshas.

Nose is the sense organ which perform two main functions i.e. olfaction and respiration. Due to its direct contact with environment it is exposed to lots of microorganism, allergens and pollutants present in atmosphere. This disease is characterized by sneezing, running, stuffy and itchy nose, coughing, sore-throat, watery eyes, and frequent headaches.

 In Ayurveda the Shira (head) is called the root of the body as it contains Prana  and all Indriyas.  The Nasya is the choice of administration of the medicine for the diseases manifesting at Urdhwajatrugata region and nose is the gate way of Head, that means drugs administered via nose is highly effective in curing of diseases pertaining to head. It cleanses & opens the channel of head and also has influence on the function of Brain. In classics , it has mentioned that daily administration of Anu Taila  act as a preventive and curative remedy for the diseases and preserves the health of the healthy individual.

Many oral preparations have been mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts for the treatment of Pratishyaya. One amongest them is Haridrakhanda .  Haridra is the main content of it and is having antihistaminic, antibacterial, antifungal, Shothaghna, Kandughna; Trikatu is having anti-inflammatory, antirhinoviral, antibacterial, Rasayana etc. properties, Triphala is having Srotoshodhana, Rasayana, antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial etc. properties.

Vidanga is having anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, Rasayana, Srotoshodhaka etc. properties.

Haridrakhanda also has the properties like Medhya, Rasayana, Balya, Brimhana, Agni Deepana, Pachana, Shothahara, Jwarahara etc. which promotes the physical and mental health of the patient.