Young and old are equally susceptible to nose bleeds in extreme temperatures. In most cases it is extreme dryness of the nasal passage that causes such bleeding because the thin nose lining contains various tiny blood vessels, which tend to bleed easily. Other than dryness, nose bleeding can occur due to injury to the nose, infection of the mucus membrane, cold and nose picking, allergies, rhinitis, or even high blood pressure.
How to Stop a Nose Bleeding
In ayurvedic, nose bleed is termed as naasagata rakta pitta and its main cause is an aggravated pitta dosha. Therefore, it is necessary to do ujjai pranayam. Initially, ujjai gently raises the frequency of vibration in a cell which dispels the heavy prana and then cools the cell and bringing it to its natural rhythm. This also makes sure that there is no pressure on the delicate membranes of the nose while breathing.
Ujjai pranayam: Inhale as if there was a slight pressure on your throat and a hissing sound comes from it. Your stomach comes out as you inhale and it goes in as you exhale. Make sure no pressure is exerted on the nose. If you’re breathing in for 5 counts then breathe out for 10. Continue for 5-10 minutes and then gradually increase the count.
It is also beneficial to put cow’s ghee in your nostrils as it lubricates the nasal passage and strengthens the mucous membranes. Warm ghee to a bearable temperature. Lie down flat on your back and let the head hang down, bending the head backwards. Using a dropper or a spoon pour about 5 drops of ghee in each nostril turn by turn, so that it does not flow down towards the throat but flows backwards towards the head. Stay in the position for five minutes afterwards. You can do this daily.
You can make nasal drops from mixing a pinch of camphor powder in 1tsp of coriander juice. Squeeze 2-3 drops of this mixture into both the nostrils. Drink plenty of fresh fruit juices to keep yourself cool.
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