Conceptual Study on Dhoopana Chikitsa in Kashyap Samhita

Abstract

Dhoopana Chikitsa (Medicinal Fumigation) is one of the important faculties in Ayurvedic treatment. It is used in various ailments and many Dhoopa Yogas (formulations of fumigation) are found in Ayurvedic Samhitas. Reference of Dhoopana can be traced to Vedic period and has been rooted in our traditions. Modern researches have also verified its ability as purifying and sterilizing medium. Dhoopana is said to be extremely effective in preventing as well as curative aspects, yet, there remains an ample scope in this area as its practice is seldom in use. Kashyap Samhita has mentioned number of Dhoopana formulations and present study is an effort to assess the efficacy of the same.