27, February 2026

AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO NASAGATA RAKTAPITTA (RECURRENT EPISTAXIS): A CASE REPORT

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-2; FEB-2026

Author(s): 1. Dr. Darshika Takle , 2.Dr. Sneh Rathod , 3. Dr. Manav Patel

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1P.G Scholar, Department of Agada Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara, Gujarat, India (Corresponding author)

2P.G Scholar, Department of Shalya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara, Gujarat.

3PG Scholar Department of PG & PhD. Studies in Dravya guna, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202602029     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202602029


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Background: Epistaxis is a frequent clinical scenario, and recurrent idiopathic cases are often therapeutic challenges despite standard evidence-based management. Recurrent nasal bleeding in Ayurvedic classic is considered as Nasagata Raktapitta, which is a condition with Pitta-Rakta vitiation along with Kapha as an associate. The integration of traditional medicine in an evidence-based framework may provide more options where the conventional approach is not helpful. A case of a 39-year-old man with recurrent spontaneous nasal bleeding for 4–5 months, accompanied by acidity and burning sensation in the soles is presented. On nasal examination, inferior turbinate hypertrophy with mucosal congestion was found. Hematological investigations were within normal limits; thus systemic bleeding disorders were ruled out. The condition was clinically correlated with Nasagata Raktapitta. Intervention: A 15-day Ayurvedic treatment protocol was followed, which included Sarivadi Vati taken orally, Durva Svarasa Nasya, and Vasa-Guduchyadi Kashaya that have been recorded as Pitta-shamana, Raktastambhana, anti-inflammatory, and mucosal-stabilising actions. The patient was also given diet and lifestyle advice in line with Pitta-pacifying guidelines. Results:The patient showed symptomatic relief in a few days, and by the seventh day, epistaxis had stopped completely. The mucosal congestion was reduced to a great extent, and the acidity and burning sensations were also resolved. During the follow-up, no nasal bleeding recurrence was noticed. Conclusion: The clinical response is indicative of targeted Ayurvedic interventions as a useful complementary approach for recurrent idiopathic epistaxis, especially in cases with mucosal inflammation and Pitta–Rakta imbalance. This case emphasizes the importance of systematic research to integrate traditional medicine insights with contemporary evidence-based practice. Follow-up after treatment did not show any recurrence. This drug is an effective means in the management of Nasagata Raktapitta.
Epistaxis, Nasagata Raktapitta, Traditional medicine, Evidence-based medicine

1. Dr. Darshika Takle , 2.Dr. Sneh Rathod , 3. Dr. Manav Patel (2026); AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO NASAGATA RAKTAPITTA (RECURRENT EPISTAXIS): A CASE REPORT, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-2, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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