The Importance of Ayurveda in global scenario is because of its holistic approach towards positive life style. It consists of internal as well as external medicine. Dhoompana has significant role in Urdhwa Jatrugat Rogas, respiratory conditions and post operative procedure (Paschat Karma of Samsodhana).[1] Acharya’s have described various types of internal medications in the form of Kashaya, Choorna etc; along with various Nasya and Dhoompana Yoga. Classics explain the different types of Dhoomvarti and their method of preparation. Sirovairechanik Dhoomvarti is one type of Dhoomvarti which have preventive, promotive and curative aspect, frequently given in the form of Post operative procedure (Vamana and Nasya Karma) of Panchakarma. Shirovirechanadi Dravyas mentioned in Charak Samhita Sutrasthana was used for the preparation of Dhoomvarti with bamboo as base.[2] Observations were noted during preparation and burning of the Dhoomvarti

Harsha Gupta

Preeti Chaturvedi

Rajeswary Majhi

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                                                     REVIEW ARTICLE          August 2022  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | August 2022 | Vol. 7 | Issue 7 101  Review of method of preparation of Dhoomvarti Preeti Chaturvedi1, Rajeswary Majhi2, Harsha Gupta3 1Reader, PG Department of Panchakarma, Pt Khushilal Sharma Government (Autonomous) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.  2,3Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Panchakarma, Pt Khushilal Sharma Government (Autonomous) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.                    INTRODUCTION Dhoompana is a procedure which can be used as not only to prevent disease but also to cure different types of disease.  Different types of Dhoompana are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics, Dhoomvarti made with specific drugs according to the need of action. The systemic disease, Swasa, Arochaka and disease of Kapha-Vata dominancy, Dhoompana is an effective procedure in this regard Shirovirachanik Dravyas mentioned by Acharya  Charak on  Sutrasthana has been selected for Address for correspondence:  Dr. Rajeswary Majhi Post Graduate Scholar, PG Department of Panchakarma, Pt Khushilal Sharma Government (Autonomous) Ayurveda College and Institute, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.  E-mail: rajeswarymajhi700@gmail.com  Submission Date: 15/06/2022 Accepted Date: 23/07/2022 Access this article online Quick Response Code Website: www.jaims.in  Published by Maharshi Charaka Ayurveda Organization, Vijayapur, Karnataka (Regd) under the license CC-by-NC-SA the preparation of Dhoomavarti. The classification of Dhoompana according to different Acharya’s is as follows: Table 1: Classification Charak[3]  Sushruta[4] Astanga Hrudaya[5] Astanga Sangraha[6] Prayogika  Prayogika  Snigdha  Samanam  Vairechanika  Vairechanika Madhyamam  Brimhanam  Snaihika  Snaihika Teekshanam  Sodhanam   Kaasaghna   Vamaka   Vaamaniya   Vranagna  Shirovairechanik Dhoompana can be used as a part of Dincharya or as a Paschat Karma of Panchakarma procedure.[7] Acharya’s explains Shirovairechanika. Dhoompana is used in Gaurava (heaviness in head), Shirashula (headache), Pinasa and Ardhawvedhak (hemicrania), Krumi, Apasmara (epilepsy), A B S T R A C T  The Importance of Ayurveda in global scenario is because of its holistic approach towards positive life style. It consists of internal as well as external medicine. Dhoompana has significant role in Urdhwa Jatrugat Rogas, respiratory conditions and post operative procedure (Paschat Karma of Samsodhana).[1] Acharya’s have described various types of internal medications in the form of Kashaya, Choorna etc; along with various Nasya and Dhoompana Yoga. Classics explain the different types of Dhoomvarti and their method of preparation. Sirovairechanik Dhoomvarti is one type of Dhoomvarti which have preventive, promotive and curative aspect, frequently given in the form of Post operative procedure (Vamana and Nasya Karma) of Panchakarma. Shirovirechanadi Dravyas mentioned in Charak Samhita Sutrasthana was used for the preparation of Dhoomvarti with bamboo as base.[2] Observations were noted during preparation and burning of the Dhoomvarti. Key words: Dhoompana, Shirovairechanik Dhoomvarti     Preeti Chaturvedi et al. Review of method of preparation of Dhoomvarti ISSN: 2456-3110                                                         REVIEW ARTICLE August 2022  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | August 2022 | Vol. 7 | Issue 7 102  Ghrananasa, Murcha (syncope).[8] It is advised to use maximum 3 to 4 times in a day. As per Ayurveda Shirovirachanika Dhoompana has much importance in one’s life. Shirovairechanik Dhoomvarti can be promoted for general practice but it is not widely practiced by the clinicians. Hence, we considered a Shirovirachanika Dhoom Yoga for the preparation. Astang Sangrah and Sushruta Samhita gives detailed explanation of method of preparation of Dhoomvarti, still there is difference of opinion between them considering all these aspects an attempt is made to standardize the preparation of Sirovairechanik Dhoomvarti. MATERIALS AND METHODS Shirovirachana Dravya except Kustha, Shigru, Ajgandha, Harenu mentioned in Charak Samhita Sutrasthana was selected. Powder of all these drugs were taken and these were made into paste. Detailed method of preparation of Dhoomvarti is explained in Astang Sangraha and Sushruta Samhita. Sushruta Samhita clearly narrates Dwadasangula Sarkandam (12A length) for the preparation. Comparing this with other books this Sarkandam was decided as bamboo stick. Thickness of Dhoomvarti is said as Anguli Parinaham (thumb circumference) by all Acharyas. Acharya Videha explains Sarkandam should be covered with 6 Angula length of medicine paste.  Method of preparation Selected bamboo sticks with smooth surface average thickness and less number of nodes were kept overnight in water and Goghrita is to be applied all over on all the sticks. Then the medicine was pasted over bamboo stick like Yava Akara (elongated with tapering ends) and dried in shadow and was repeated for five times. After drying of 5th layer, Bamboo stick was carefully removed. Each sample were labelled separately. Based on their site of application and action. They are of different types, like Yoni Varti, Guda Varti, Netra Varti, and Vrana Varti. These are mainly meant for external use and designed to soft end at body temperature. Table 2: Details of drugs for Dhoomvarti  SN Sanskrit Name Botanical Name Family Part use 1. Apamarga  Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae  Tandula  2. Pipali  Piper longum Piperaceae  Phala  3. Maricha  Piper nigrum Piperaceae  Phala  4. Sunthi  Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae  Rhizome  5. Sarsapa  Brassica juncea Cruciferae  Seed  6. Haridra  Curcuma longa zingiberaceae Rhizome  7. Haritaki  Terminalia chebula Combretaceae  Phala  8. Jyotishmati  Celastrus panneculatus Celastraceae  Beeja  9. Vacha  Acorus calamus Araceae  Moola 10. Jatamansi  Nardostachys jatamansi Valerianaceae  Moola  11. Saindhava Lavana Rock salt - - 12. Nimba  Azadirechta indica Meliaceae  Patra 13. Twak  Cinnamomum verum Lauraceae Stem bark 14. Madanaphala  Randia spinosa Rubiaceae  Phala  15. Sarkara  Saccharum officinarum Poaceae - 16. Souvarchala Lavana  Black salt - - Preeti Chaturvedi et al. Review of method of preparation of Dhoomvarti ISSN: 2456-3110                                                         REVIEW ARTICLE August 2022  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | August 2022 | Vol. 7 | Issue 7 103  17. Ela  Elettaria cardamomum Zingiberaceae  Beeja  18. Ajaji  Cuminum cyminum Umbelliferae  Beeja    Fig. 1: Collected drugs  Fig. 2: Bamboo sticks kept overnight in water  Fig. 3: Preparation of Varti  Fig. 4: Varti kept in shade  Fig. 5: Varti after removal of bamboo stick OBSERVATION  In Samhita so many Varti preparation has been told by Acharyas. During the preparation, same methods were followed. After coating Dhoomvarti we observed that breakdown of Dhoomvarti occurred, so we mixed the Sarkara (Powder form) as binding agent, mentioned under Prayogika Dhoompana by Charak Samhita Sutrasthana. No major difference/ difficulty were noted to remove the Bamboo stick after drying in any of the samples. Table 3: Organoleptic characters SN Organoleptic test Results 1. Appearance  Hollow pipe 2. Colour  Greenish brown 3. Touch  Rough  Preeti Chaturvedi et al. Review of method of preparation of Dhoomvarti ISSN: 2456-3110                                                         REVIEW ARTICLE August 2022  Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences | August 2022 | Vol. 7 | Issue 7 104  4. Smell  Aromatic  DISCUSSION Varti Kalpana was in vogue since prehistoric period. Contemporary suppositories are a slight modification of this ancient formulation. During ancient times, the drugs from which the Varti was to be composed were powdered. For making Dhoomavarti cleaned and dried medicine in the form of powder is collected in the vessel. Added water is small quantity as per need for proper binding of the varti, added Sarkara Churna in little amount. Selected bamboo sticks were kept overnight into the water. Removed them in the morning and applied paste of medicines on those bamboo sticks keeping the thickness thick in the middle and thin at the edges, about 6 Angula of the length. Then dried in the shades, after drying carefully take out those bamboo stick.  These thumb sized Vartis which the bamboo stick has been removed, when ignited with Ghrita, were seen smell of Ghrita at the beginning after that these was a trend of white smoke without interruption. CONCLUSION In current scenario even though there are many Dhoomavartis, the choice of preparation is only Shiravairechanik Dhoomavarti. So, it can be concluded that Ayurveda has wide information of Varti regarding it’s type, use, size, action and method of preparation. This review can be developed to follow common form for the preparation and use of Shirovirachanika Dhoomvarti. 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