Author:
Deodas Madhavi,Jadhav Kadambari,Chutake Sumit,Bongulwar Sonali
Abstract
Ayurveda adopts a holistic approach, with the main goals of treating disease and enhancing personal wellness. According to Ayurveda, there should be harmony between the environment and the individual (i.e., mind, soul, and spirit). Our Ayurvedic texts discuss measures for Rakshakarma, such as Homa, Pooja, Yagnya, man-trachikitsa, Manidharana, and Dhoopana. Many benefits of Dhoopana are elaborated, like treating Vrana, Yonivyapada, Karna Rogas, Nasa Rogas, Guda Rogas, Gatra Daurgandhya, as well as to disinfect Bheshajaga-ra, Vranagara, Sutikagara, Shastrakar maghruha, Kumaragara and sterilise Asavas and Aristas. Dhoopana is a crucial component of Rakshavidhi, which guarantees immunity against microorganisms. Many diseases like Ar-sha, Jwara, Unmada, Romantika, Shotha, and many other diseases can be treated using Dhoopana karma of me-dicinal plants. Acharya Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata all explained many Dhoopana formulas. Many im-portant Dhoopan dravyas mentioned in Ayurved are mentioned in this article.
Publisher
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
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