Preventive, promotive and curative aspect of Dhumapana in Urdhvajatrugata Roga

Abstract

Dhumapana is very effective treatment for upper clavicular diseases (Urdhvajatrugata Roga). It is also effective in coughing (Kasa Roga) and in induction of emesis. However it is not widely practiced. The curative aspect of Dhumapana is somewhat known in clinicians but its preventive and promotive aspect is neither much known nor practiced. Different types of Dhumapana are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics, made from different Dhumavarti, using different drugs; according to the need of action. It works on Vata and Kapha Dosha. It can be used for Shamana and Shodhana Karma. It can be advised at different stages of treatment to achieve these Karma. In this article an effort has been made to elaborate the preventive, promotive and curative aspect of Dhumapana.

Role of Vamana Karma (Emesis) in Jeerna Vatika Pratishyaya (Chronic Rhinosinusitis) - A Case Study

“…Pathyadi Kwath (decoction) -40ml, twice a day  Lakshmi Vilas Ras-2 tab twice a day, for14 days.On second visit (Dt-18/2/17) the patient had improvement and he was advised the same medicine for 14 days.The patient came for third time (Dt-24/2/17) for hospitalization and V amana Karma. The patient was admitted and started Ghrita (ghee) Paana.…”