@article{Nilakshi Pradhan_Shradha Pandagale_2022, title={Role of Viddhakarma in management of Gandhanasha w.s.r. to Hyposmia - A Clinical Study}, volume={7}, url={https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1710}, abstractNote={<p><em>Ghranendriya</em> is the tools for obtaining the knowledge of <em>Gandha</em>. According to <em>Ayurveda</em> <em>Indriyas</em> are the apparatus to attain knowledge for <em>Atma</em>. Knowledge, which is perceived, Analyzed, given, or received by <em>Atma</em>. <em>Indriya </em>composed of five elements still specific <em>Mahabhuta</em> dominates precise <em>Indriya</em>. This is the specific reason behind reception of specific sensation by its respective <em>Indriya</em>. Nose is the prime sense organ among all the sense organ, which is the <em>Adhishthan</em> of <em>Ghranendriya</em>, <em>Prithvi Mahabhuta</em> dominates <em>Ghranendriya</em> and receive knowledge of <em>Gandha</em>. <em>Ayurveda</em> usually defines hyposmia as <em>Gandhanasha</em>. Which is cause due to many etiologies, including trauma, chronic sinusitis, neoplasms, and respiratory viral infections. <em>Sushruta</em> has described <em>Viddhakarma</em> as a treatment modality for <em>Gandhanasha</em>. 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.</p&gt;}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences}, author={Nilakshi Pradhan and Shradha Pandagale}, year={2022}, month={Mar.}, pages={397 - 400} }