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Allergic Rhinitis is due to an immediate hypersensitivity reaction to nasal mucosa. This is a disorder in which there are episodes of nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge and sneezing. Pratishyaya is one of the Urdvajathrugata vikara which is mostly caused by the influence of Dooshivisha. Vata and Kapha are said to be the predominant Doshas involved in the manifestation of this condition. In Ayurveda concept of allergy is scientifically explained under Asatmyaja Vyadhi while its effects are explained in hereditary, Viruddhahara, dushivisha & ritu sandhi. Many of the modern remedies in this regard are probably effective but on chronic usage cause dependence, side effects and poor performance in the prescribed dosage. Ayurveda can provide a suitable answer through Nasya Karma useful in the treatment of Pratishyaya. The treatment was aimed at pacifying aggravated Vata and Kapha Dosha by using herbo-mineral formulation. Significant improvement was noticed after one-month treatment. The result produced was encouraging enough not only on the assessment parameters, but also helped to gain resistance against allergens, repeated attacks and promoted immunity, physical and mental health of the patient.