The effect of Dhumpana therapy in comparative study of Haridra Dhumpana and Behada Dhumvarti in the preventive management of Tamak Shwasa

Abstract

Tamak shwasa is one among the major disease explained in Ayurveda is caused due to infection of Kapha and Vata Dosha in pranvaha Srotas. The condition is analogues to Bronchial asthma as explained in modern medical science. India has an estimated 15-20 million Asthmatic every year and the disease occurs at very young age that survey status one in every six child under the age of 16 is affected. In Ayurveda for management of Tamak shwasa medicines are available and for prevention some method like Dhumpana, Vamana, Swedan, Virechna, Pratimarshya Nasyakarma. It may help to relive the complaints and prevents further attack. 10 patients were selected for study of Tamak shwasa and divided in two groups. 5 patient in each group. Group A is given Haridra Dhumpana and group B is experimental group. Behada Dhumavarti is given to group B.