A comparative clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of classical Dhuma Nasya and modified Dhuma Nasya (in the form of nebulization) in Tamaka Swasa (Bronchial Asthma)

Vibha Chauhan; Shrimant G. Chavan; Arvind Gupta

doi:10.21760/jaims.8.10.1

Vibha Chauhan Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Panchakarma, Himalayiya Ayurvedic PG Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Shrimant G. Chavan Associate Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Himalayiya Ayurvedic PG Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Arvind Gupta HOD & Professor, Department of Panchakarma, Himalayiya Ayurvedic PG Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.8.10.1

Keywords: Dhuma Nasya, Prana Vayu, Shatyadi Dravyas, Tamakaswasa, Yapya

Abstract

Background: Bronchial asthma is well-known hypersensitivity disorder which prevalence is being rapidly intensified in present world particularly in developed countries. Tamaka Swasa is correlate with Bronchial asthma, symptoms of Tamaka Swasa is nearly similar to Bronchial asthma. Tamaka Swasa can be treated by Nasya Karma followed by classical Dhuma Nasya and modified Dhuma Nasya (in the form of Nebulization) as Nasa is considered as Shiraso Dwara will be effective to reduce symptoms and controlling Prana Vayu. Aim: To compare the efficacy of classical Dhuma Nasya with Modified Dhuma Nasya (in the form of nebulization) in Tamakaswasa (Bronchial asthma). Materials and Methods: Total 40 patients of Tamakaswasa in the age group of 20 to 50 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for trial & randomly distributed in Group A and Group B. Result: Statistically Group B was found more effective than Group A in the management of symptoms of Tamakaswasa. Discussion: Properties having Shatyadi Dravyas (6 drugs among Charakokta Swasahara Mahakashaya) is Tikta Katu Rasa, Laghu and Tikshna Guna, Ushna Virya and Vatakaphagna (decrease Vata and Kapha Dosha). Shatyadi Dravyas is effective in break down the Samprapti of Tamakaswasa and Nebulization procedure can dispense the drug directly into the target organ through inhalation. Hence the study proves its effectiveness in restoring the vital capacity of lungs.

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