Evaluation of anti-microbial effect of Sushrutokta Vayu-Nirvishikarana yoga

Authors

  • Soubhaghyalaxmi B
  • Gundakalle M B
  • Vinay P S

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i1.4173

Keywords:

Dhoopana, Vayu Nirvishikarana yoga, Anti-microbial property, Microbial load

Abstract

Introduction: With the presence of extensive number of various microbes in the living environment, there is need to explore few sustainable and safe practices to control the ill effects of the microbes. In Indian tradition the Dhoopana (fumigation process) is well established since time immemorial and it is practiced regularly for different purposes. Many of the formulations quoted in the classics are already in practice. Acharya Sushruta, in Kalpasthana quotes the use of Vayu Nirvishikarana Yoga for Dhoopana-artha in the chikitsa of Dushita Vayu. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt safer methods like Dhoopana with the herbal formulations for the disease control. Methods: Vayu Nirvishikarana yoga comprising of 11 drugs, predominantly constitutes of volatile oils, alkaloids and tannins from the respective drugs. There are proven studies over the antimicrobial property, anti-oxidant properties of various drugs of this formulation. Results: The study was conducted to showcase the efficacy of the Dhoopana yoga in an indoor environment in terms of limiting the microbial load. The results of this work showed considerable results with sufficient scope for further studies. Conclusion: Krimighna and Vishaghna gunas of these drugs used in this formulation can be justified as explained in the classics. After evaluating the existing data about Dhoopana process and executing the study, its effectiveness becomes self-evident, but scientific approach and evidence are required to mainstream them and to establish the formulations as primary disinfection measures. 

Author Biographies

Soubhaghyalaxmi B

PG Scholar, Department of Agada Tantra, KAHER’s Shri B M Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi- 590003, Karnataka, India.

Gundakalle M B

Associate Professor, Department of Agada Tantra, KAHER’s Shri B M Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi- 590003, Karnataka, India.

Vinay P S

Consultant Microbiologist, KLE Centenary Charitable Hospital and MRC, Yellur road, Belagavi and KAHER’s Shri B M Kankanawadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi- 590003, Karnataka, India.

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Published

01-04-2024

How to Cite

B, S., M B, G., & P S, V. (2024). Evaluation of anti-microbial effect of Sushrutokta Vayu-Nirvishikarana yoga. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15(1), 219–225. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15i1.4173

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