Role of Viddhakarma in management of Gandhanasha w.s.r. to Hyposmia - A Clinical Study

  • Nilakshi Pradhan Head of Department, Dept. of Shalakyatantra, Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • Shradha Pandagale Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Shalakyatantra, Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Gandhanasha, Loss of smell, Viddhakarma, Case study

Abstract

Ghranendriya is the tools for obtaining the knowledge of Gandha. According to Ayurveda Indriyas are the apparatus to attain knowledge for Atma. Knowledge, which is perceived, Analyzed, given, or received by Atma. Indriya composed of five elements still specific Mahabhuta dominates precise Indriya. This is the specific reason behind reception of specific sensation by its respective Indriya. Nose is the prime sense organ among all the sense organ, which is the Adhishthan of Ghranendriya, Prithvi Mahabhuta dominates Ghranendriya and receive knowledge of Gandha. Ayurveda usually defines hyposmia as Gandhanasha. Which is cause due to many etiologies, including trauma, chronic sinusitis, neoplasms, and respiratory viral infections. Sushruta has described Viddhakarma as a treatment modality for Gandhanasha. Olfactory dysfunction has been associated with alteration in appetite and mood. The sense of smell has an enormous impact on patient’s quality of life.

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How to Cite
Nilakshi Pradhan, & Shradha Pandagale. (2022). Role of Viddhakarma in management of Gandhanasha w.s.r. to Hyposmia - A Clinical Study. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(1), 397 - 400. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1710
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