Suryavarta is a commonest clinical condition among the patients presenting to physicians with headache as a cardinal feature. The symptomatology of which reveals its close resemblance with that of Frontal sinusitis of varied etiology found either with acute or chronic form. According to classics of Ayurveda pathogenesis of Suryavarta is a result of more than one doshas. Charaka opined that Rakta and Vatadoshas are responsible for the manifestation of the disease where as Sushruta described it as Tridoshaja disease and is difficult to cure. Frontal sinusitis affects 14% of total population with peak incidence in the age group between 20 to 30 years and less frequently seen in children. Recurrent attacks and incomplete treatment makes it chronic. It lacks in specific medical treatment and the surgical intervention is not suitable for all. This instills a need for Ayurvedic management of Suryavarta (Frontal Sinusitis). For the same reason this study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Nasya (Trans nasal administration) with fresh juice of Bhringaraja (Eclipta Alba) leaves in the management of Suryavarta (Frontal Sinusitis). 30 patients of Suryavarta (Frontal Sinusitis) were selected incidentally and administered Nasya with fresh juice of Bhringaraja (Eclipta alba) leaves – 8 drops in each nostril for 7 days. To assess the efficacy of treatment, the symptoms of Suryavarta (Frontal Sinusitis) such as Headache, Nausea, Edema of Upper eyelid, Nasal discharge, Photophobia and Haziness of Sinuses were noted carefully before commencement and after completion of the treatment. All the parameters showed statistically significant results with ‘P’value<0.05.

Keywords: Bhringaraja patras warasa; Frontal Sinusitis; Nasya karma; Suryavarta.