Concept of dhumapana in Shalakya tantra

Authors

  • Shila Sapkota PG scholar
  • Deepen Devkota
  • Ch. Ramadevi Ramadevi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i1.1190

Abstract

Dhumapana is inhalation of medicated smoke. Ancient Acharyas have mentioned many techniques and uses of dhumapana. Dhumapana can be done on the daily basis as well as treatment of various disorders. Acharya Charaka has mentioned dhumapana as a part of dinacharya (daily regimen) in Matrasitiya adhyaya of Sutrasthana. Apart from dinacharya, it can be used as preventive and promotive aspects. It is basically used for vitiated vata and kapha generated in urdhwajatrugata vyadhi. Vitiated kapha situated in the head is eliminated very efficiently by dhumapana. Dhumapana works as both shamana and sodhana therapy for vitiated doshas. Different Acharyas has mentioned different drugs for making dhumavarti according to the need of action. In this article the detailed description about the different types of dhumapana and their therapeutic uses on Shalakya tantra is made into highlights.

Author Biographies

Deepen Devkota

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Dr. BRKR Govt Ayurveda medical college, Hyderabad (INDIA)

Ch. Ramadevi Ramadevi

Professor and HOD, Department of Shalakya tantra, Dr. BRKR Govt Ayurveda medical college, Hyderabad (INDIA)

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Published

2024-02-12

How to Cite

Sapkota, S., Devkota, D. ., & Ramadevi, C. R. (2024). Concept of dhumapana in Shalakya tantra. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 12(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v12i1.1190

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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