Dr. Amit Choudhary Dr. Mita kotecha Dr.Sunita Dudi
Vol. 8, Jul-Dec 2019
Abstract:
Dhoopana Chikitsa (Medicinal Fumigation) is one of the important faculties in Ayurvedic treatment. It is used in various ailments .Many Dhoopa Yogas (formulations of fumigation) are found in Ayurvedic Samhitas. Mixture of medicinal substances which is burnt in a specific way to make a smoke is called as Dhoopana.Reference of Dhoopana also can be traced from Vedic period to present scenario from our daily care and has been rooted in our traditions. Kesha Dhoopana is also used traditionally as well as in skin and hair disorders like as- varana, microbial infections on hairs. Dhoopana is said to be extremely effective in preventing as well as curative aspects, Modern researches have also verified its ability as purifying and sterilizing medium. Dhoopana substances may include herbs as well as minerals or sometimes even animal products such as hair, horns etc.