Directions for Use
• Standard dose: 1–2 drops per nostril, or as prescribed by your Ayurvedic practitioner.
• Warm the oil before use: Place the container in warm water for a few minutes until comfortably warm. Test on the inner wrist first.
• Lying down method: Lie down with the head tilted gently back and to one side. Apply 1–2 drops into the upward-facing nostril. Remain still for 1–2 minutes. Roll to the other side and repeat.
• Finger application: For daily Pratimarsha Nasya, place 1–2 drops on the little finger and gently coat the inside of each nostril.
• Timing: Traditionally practiced on an empty stomach, at least an hour before or after exercise, or meal.
• Sequencing with Ghee Nasya: Vacha Nasya is traditionally recommended as a preparatory step before Ghee Nasya (nourishing Nasya) when Kapha congestion, Ama, or channel blockage is present. Use Vacha Nasya for 1–2 weeks to clear and open the channels before transitioning to Ghee Nasya for deeper nourishment. Seek guidance from your Ayurvedic practitioner for the appropriate sequencing for your individual constitution.
• Steam or rinse after application: For enhanced penetration, steam the face or rinse the face and mouth with warm water after applying. If the oil naturally reaches the throat, gently hawk and spit it out rather than swallowing as part of the traditional Nasya clearing process. This helps remove loosened mucus while supporting comfortable cleansing of the nasal passages and natural absorption of Vacha's aromatic compounds into the head channels.
• Safety note: Vacha is a potent herb. Avoid during pregnancy. Not recommended for Pitta-dominant constitutions or those with excess internal heat without practitioner guidance. Not recommended for children under 12. Always seek guidance from a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before use.