Dhumapana
The word ‘dhuma’ (also spelled as dhooma) means smoke and ‘pana’ means to consume. Thus, the word ‘dhumapana’ means taking smoke inside. In ancient times, dhumapana was a part of daily regimen (dinacharya); wherein a specific procedure is adopted for the smoke inhalation through nose and exhaled through mouth, with help of a medicated wick (varti) containing herbs. However, currently this practice has been limited as an ayurveda treatment procedure in management of certain conditions. Ayurvedic dhumapana is generally misunderstood with the dhumrapana, the basic difference between both is that in Ayurvedic dhumapana, smoke inhalation of medicated herbs is done via nose and exhalation from mouth. While dhumrapana is mainly via mouth and exhalation through nosemouth or both as hukkah, bidi, cigarette, cigar etc.. This smoke inhalation is injurious to health and can lead to eye disorders, respiratory diseases and other complications. Dhumapana (medicated smoking) can be used for prevention and treatment of the diseases in upper clavicular region (urdhvajatrugataroga). This chapter deals with the description of dhumapana.
| Section/Chapter/topic | Concepts& Practices /Dhumapana |
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| Authors |
Bhojani M. K. 1, Jain Rahul1, Deole Y.S.2 |
| Reviewer & Editor | Basisht G.3 |
| Affiliations |
1 Department of Sharir Kriya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India 2 Department of Kayachikitsa, G.J.Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India 3 Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. |
| Correspondence emails |
meera.samhita@aiia.gov.in, carakasamhita@gmail.com |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, India |
| Date of publication: | June 16, 2023 |
| DOI | 10.47468/CSNE.2023.e01.s09.141 |
Etymology
Dhumpapana word is made up of two words- “dhuma” means smoke and “Pana” means to consume (drink or inhale). So, dhumapanameans inhalation of medicated dhumafor treatment as well as prevention of different diseases.
Synonyms
- Dhumra
Types of dhumapana
| Acharya Charak
[Ch.Sa.SutraSthana, 5/58] |
Acharya Sushrut
[Su.Sa.ChikitsaSthana40/4] |
Acharya Vagbhat
[A.Hri. SutraSthana 21/2] |
Acharya Sharangdhara
[A.Sa. Sutra Sthana,30] |
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- Prayorika or shamanadhumapana (preventing or pacifying diseases)
Prayogikadhumapana is advised for healthy individuals for preservation of health and prevention of vata-kapha dominant diseases in supraclavicular region. - Snaihikadhumapana (lubricating)
Snaihikadhumapana is done with unctuous substance and intended for oleation purpose. - Vairechanikadhumapana (cleansing)
Vairechanikadhumapanais done with substance having cleansing properties with an intention to remove the aggravated dosha in supraclavicular region.
Time and frequency
| Prayogika | Snaihika | Vairechaanika |
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| Two times a day | Once a day till lacrimation in eyes starts | Three to four times per day |
| Acc. to acharya Charak, there are eightspecific times when it can be done
[Ch.Sa.SutraSthana5/58] 1. Snatva (After bathing) 2. Bhuktva (After eating) 3. Samulikhya (After vomiting) 4. Kshutva (After sneezing) 5. Dantanighrishya (After brushing teeth) 6. Navanante (After nasya) 7. Anjanante (After applying anjana) 8. Nidrante (After waking up) Acc. To Acharya Sushrut four specific times to do[Su.Sa. ChikitsaSthana 40/13] 1. After brushing teeth 2. After bathing 3. After consuming food 4. After any surgical procedure |
Acc. to acharya Sushrut
[Su.Sa.ChikitsaSthana, 40/13] 1. After evacuation of urine and faeces 2. After sneezing 3. After laughing 4. After coitus 5. After anger |
Acc. to acharya Sushrut
[Su.Sa.ChikitsaSthana, 40/13] 1. After bathing 2. After day sleep (divashayan) 3. After vomiting |
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