Virechana Nasya cleanses the nasal zone using medicated oil or ghee, decoctions, herbal juices and so on.  This type of Nasya is good for health problems like chronic headaches, throat diseases, catarrh, epilepsy, and certain types of skin diseases.

Marsha Nasya and Pratimarsha Nasya are names that denote the two dosages in Virechana Nasya, when medicated oil is used. While Marsha varies according to the severity of the disease Pratimarsha is always two drops. When a decoction or paste is used, Virechana Nasya is also known as Avapeeda Nasya. When medicinal powder is used, it is known as Dhmana Nasya.

The drugs used in Brumhana Nasya are the same as those used in Virechana Nasya. However, in Brumhana Nasya, nourishing ingredients are also added.

In Shamana Nasya the same substances as in Virechana and Brumhana Nasya are used but in combination with certain drugs that bring immediate relief.