Revamping the Classical Dhumayantra
Abstract
Ayurveda is a traditional authentic science in which there are truths and trials yet to be discovered. Dhumapana is one among them. Dhumanetra and Dhumavarti are the main components in performing Dhumapana. Even though Dhumapana is of three kinds, Dhumanetra is one and only the same for all the procedures except in its length. In classics, Acharyas have mentioned specific materials that can be incorporated to make a Dhumanetra. Considering the cost effectiveness, availability, settings, economical aspect, non-reactiveness with Dhuma, safety, Clay is selected to make Dhumanetra. Dhumanetra attached to a Dhuma Chalika along with a handle made with the help of a pottery professional in Kerala is chosen as a prototype for effective Dhumapana. Dhumayantra is smeared inside with Ghrita (ghee) so that patients get benefits of Ghrita which can enhance the effectiveness of Dhumapana.
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