ABSTRACT
Rhinitis is one of the diseases that is characterized by inflammation of the lining of Nasal Cavity. This condition can be allergic, Non-allergic or infectious. The main reason for allergic rhinitis is when any person ingest allergen into their respiratory tract. This type of rhinitis can be seasonal which can affect a person seasonally, at certain times of the year or may be perennial which affects a person throughout the year. This specific type of Rhinitis affects forty to sixty million of Americans as per American College of Allergy, Asthma and immunology. The other type is non-allergic rhinitis that is caused by specific triggers and affects a person for a short period of time. In this article we are going to discuss one type of Non-allergic Rhinitis that is Gustatory Rhinitis, along with its Ayurvedic view. So let’s have a look!!!!!
INTRODUCTION
Gustatory Rhinitis is a condition characterized by rhinorrhea that is watery, unilateral or bilateral. This generally occurs after eating liquid or solid foods, most commonly spicy and hot. It starts within a few minutes after eating implicated food. This condition is not associated with sneezing, pruritus, facial pain or nasal congestion. This is considered a non-immunological reaction; various investigations show that the condition is generally caused with stimulation of endings of trigeminal sensory nerves that are located at the aerodigestive tract (upper side). This is some brief introduction about Gustatory Rhinitis, let’s see further what are causes and symptoms of this condition.
SOME FACTS ABOUT GUSTATORY RHINITIS
- Gustatory Rhinitis is one of the types of Non-allergic Rhinitis.
- Prevalence of Non-allergic Rhinitis is noticed as 1/3rd of Allergic Rhinitis.
- The diagnosis of Gustatory Rhinitis totally depends upon clinical examination.
- The treatment varies from person to person on the basis of different pathophysiologies.
CAUSES OF GUSTATORY RHINITIS
In case of Gustatory rhinitis, a particular food item plays a role of the irritant, sometimes any food item can be considered as the irritant. Generally the following spicy foods are involved:
- Black pepper
- Hot Sauce
- Curry
- Chilli Powder
- Onions
- Hot Peppers
- Horseradish
These are some common triggers of gustatory Rhinitis but different people may have different triggers for Gustatory Rhinitis.
SYMPTOMS OF GUSTATORY RHINITIS
There are only few symptoms of gustatory rhinitis, which includes the following:
- Stuffy Nose
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Postnasal Drip
Symptoms usually seem to be present all around the year but can be worsened with weather changes but this condition can not be seen before adulthood.
DIAGNOSIS OF GUSTATORY RHINITIS
The doctor will first of all diagnose the symptoms of non allergic rhinitis that are based on various causes and allergens. This can be diagnosed with step by step examination. First of all the doctor asks a few questions regarding your symptoms and does a physical examination. Then he will recommend some tests for non-allergic rhinitis. If you have nasal congestion, postnasal drip, or a runny nose, your doctor will make sure that you have non-allergic rhinitis. After this the Doctor will refer you for various allergies and tests for sinus problems, to identify underlying causes. For ruling out allergies two types of tests are to be done which includes Skin test and blood test. The Sinus problem can be identified with tests such as Nasal Endoscopy, CT Scan and X-Ray.
AYURVEDIC VIEW OF GUSTATORY RHINITIS
Ayurveda is a Holistic science which is based on three dosha, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Balance of all three doshas is considered as good health. Ayurveda sees a disease in a different kind of view and the line of treatment of diseases is also totally different. As per Ayurvedic view this condition can be considered as compromised immune system that is low Oja dhatu (quantum of immunity) and aggravation of pitta dosha. Other than this there are various agantuk karana (external factors) that play a great role in triggering the Gustatory Rhinitis. Ayurveda believe that the root cause of every disease is improper agni or digestive fire and the same happens in this case also.
Treatment protocol of Ayurveda started with mild digestion and to promote the digestive fire. After this elimination of aggravated doshas is to be done by giving herbs that promote detoxification. Generally in case of Gastritis mild purgation is to be done for balancing pitta dosha and the next step is to boost up the immune system with various rejuvenating herbs such as Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), etc.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR GUSTATORY RHINITIS
Planet Ayurveda is a company that formulates their own herbal and herbomineral supplements for the wellbeing of every individual. This company works totally on the basis of Ayurvedic protocols. So the aim of this company is the same as that of Ayurveda - A holistic science. They also formulate every product by keeping the aim in mind - maintaining the health of the healthy person and to relieve the disease of the diseased person. Their products can not only be taken by a diseased person but also can be used by a healthy person as a health supplement. For managing the condition of Gustatory Rhinitis Following remedies are provided by Planet Ayurveda. So let’s have a look!!!!
PRODUCTS LIST
- Aller-G Care
- Chitrak Haritaki
- Pitta Balance
Herbal Remedies for Gustatory Rhinitis
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Aller-G Care
Aller-G Care Capsule is one of the polyherbal capsule formulations prepared by Planet ayurveda. These capsules are made up of standardized extract of herbs like Neem (Azadirachta indica), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Shrish (Albizia lebbeck) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). These capsules consist of immunomodulatory, antioxidant and immune boosting properties. So these properties make these capsules fit in the line of treatment of Gustatory Rhinitis. It helps in boosting immunity and makes the body get rid of free radicals.
Dosage - 1 cap twice daily with plain water after meals.
2. Chitrak Haritaki
Chitrak Haritaki is one of the lehya preparations prepared by Planet Ayurveda. This formulation is prepared as per the method mentioned in Classical Ayurvedic Texts. The remedy consists of various ingredients such as Chitrak (Plumbago Zeylanica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and some others. This formulation consists of purgative properties as well as has kasa hara (cough relieving), shwas hara ( asthma relieving), kshaya hara (tuberculosis relieving), pinasa hara (cold relieving) and pratishaya hara (rhinitis relieving) properties. So due to these properties chitrak haritaki assist in management of Gustatory Rhinitis.
Dosage - 1 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.
3. Pitta Balance
Pitta Balance is a poly herbomineral formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda. This formulation consists of standardized extract of herbs like Jahar Mohra Pishti (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound), Kaharwa Pishti (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound), Mukta Pishti (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound), Mukta Pishti (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound) and some other. As we read earlier in the Ayurvedic view of Gustatory Rhinitis pitta dosha is also involved. So to balance Pitta Dosha Pitta Balance capsules helps and manages the symptoms of Gustatory Rhinitis.
Dosage - 1 cap twice daily with plain water after meals.
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CONCLUSION
Gustatory Rhinitis is a condition characterized by rhinorrhea that is watery, unilateral or bilateral. There are no specific causes of Gustatory Rhinitis but various trigger factors are there which can cause symptoms of this condition. The symptoms included Stuffy nose, Sneezing, Post Nasal Drip and Runny Nose. In Ayurveda there is no direct correlation of Gustatory Rhinitis as it is a science based on doshas and dhatus. This condition includes vitiation of Pitta dosha, low digestive fire and low oja (immunity). So the line of treatment includes Maintenance of digestive fire, balance of pitta dosha and boosting the immunity. For this purpose Planet Ayurveda provides you various remedies that work on the basis of this line of treatment. People who are suffering from this condition can start taking these remedies without worrying about the side effects, as the remedies are 100% pure and natural.
