Allergic Rhinitis is an IgE mediated immunologic response of nasal mucosa to air borne allergens and is characterized by watery nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, sneezing and itching of nose, eyes, palate and pharynx. It is two types they are seasonal and perennial.It is better considered as a unified allergic airway, or even a systematic disease- with inflammatory changes in circulation and bone marrow. More than 10million people are affected by allergic rhinitis in India irrespective of age group. It has negative impact on the quality of life.  Allergic Rhinitis may be compared with Vataja Pratishyaya, characterized by watery nasal discharge, nasal blockage, difficulty in breathing, dryness of throat, palate, lips along with pricking type of pain in temporal region and change in voice and sneezing .

            Allopathic Treatment involves oral administration of anti-histamine, alpha-adrenergic and corticosteroid drugs, which have side effects like drowsiness, rhinitis medicamentosa and mucosal atrophy respectively, other treatment modalities includes avoidance of allergen and immunotherapy. Immunotherapy shows no clinical improvement after prolonged usage.

In Vataja Pratishyaya treatment protocol of Ardita, Vataja Kasa, and Pinasa are advocated. It includes Sneha Dhuma, Swedana, Upanaha, Anutaila Nasya , Avapidana Nasya, Pradhamana Nasya, Asthapana Basti.Intake of Ghrita , Maricha with Guda^, and Vyoshadi Vati.

           Since, both Taila and Avapidana Nasya are advocated in management of Vataja Pratishyaya, this study is aimed to compare the effect of Trikatu Taila and Trikatu Avapidana Nasya on nasal mucosa in the management of Vataja Pratishyaya.