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JISM1402N Received for publication: January 10, 2014;Accepted: January 21, 2014

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Short Communication

Practical application of Ksheera Dhuma

Belavadi S.N , Prashanth A.S1 2

How to cite the article: Belavadi S.N et.al. Practical application of Ksheera Dhuma

J-ISM, V2 N1, Jan- Mar 2014, pp 50-52

Abstract

Key words:

KsheeraDhuma Vatavyadhi Ardita Acharya

Nadisweda KsheeraDhuma

Snehana, Swedana Brumhana Nadisweda is indicated in Ardita Vyadhi by

Sushruta and Charaka. The modified form of the same is KsheeraDhuma. In this Article the practical

application of KsheeraDhuma, Indications, and its action has been discussed.

KsheeraDhuma, Sweda, Balamula, Jihwanirlekhana, Taladharana, Ardita

traditional treatment practiced in Kerala in different especially in .

Charaka and Sushruta mentioned and this comes under this category. This treatment

acts mainly acts as and effect.

IIntroduction:

:

Ksheera Dhuma

Chikitsa Ardita Ksheera

Dhuma

Swedana Nadisweda Bashpa

sweda Snehana

Swedana

Vatavikaras. Ksheera Dhuma

Snehana Swedana

Snehayukta Sweda

Snigdha Sweda.

Swedana Vata,

Kapha Vatakaphaja. Swedana

Mruduta, Twak prasada,

Srotashodhaka, Stabdhata Sandhis

Chesta (movement)

[1]. Ksheera Dhuma

Ksheera Dhuma

Ksheera Dhuma

Ksheera Ksheera Dhuma

is traditional Keraliya

method widely practiced in .

is treatment modality modified form of

holds good under or

explained as per our classics. and

are the first line of treatments mentioned in

classics for all Here in

procedure both and i.e.

is undertaken. Thus it falls under

the category of

is useful in all diseases of

or By we can induce

the effects like

in and /are

relieved and becomes easy for

The term consists of two words

i.e. and .

is the milk and the is Vapour,

smoke, mist [2]. In general application of Medicated

that is , as the name

indicates, is a special treatment procedure where the

KsheeraDhuma

patient is treated with the / steam generated

from the heated milk through a tube.

have mentioned

and for treating

in general and in particular. The

modified form of the same is

which is mentioned in and

a Malayalam book for the treatment of

is the other name used for

This gives and

simultaneously and acquires

procedure is discussed under following

headings i.e., and

-100 grams

(Water) 1.5 lit

(Milk)-500 ml

(Lotus petals)-2 numbers

• Medicated oil-30 ml,

with

• Bandage cloth, Blanket, Cotton pad, Pressure

cooker (3litres), Rubber tube-1.5 meter,

vessel, stool, bath towel.

Dhuma

Charaka and Sushruta

Nadisweda Sneha Dhuma

Vatavyadhis Ardita

"Ksheera Dhuma"

Keraliya Chikitsa

Yogamrita

Ardita. Palpuka Ksheera

Dhuma. Snehana Swedana

Shamana. Ksheera

Dhuma

Poorva, Pradhana Paschat

Karma.

Balamoola Kwath Churna

• Jala

• Dugdha

• Kamala

• Thalam Amalaki churna

Ingredients:

•

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Belavadi S.N et.al. Practical application of Ksheeradhuma, pp50-52

Poorvakarma

Atura Siddhata:

Jihwa pratisarana

Tala Dharana:

Ksheera Dhuma

:

Preparation of

The above mentioned materials are required

for are collected accordingly.

Initially is done and

applied on the head. Using the

bandage cloth the tala is tied. Any

is applied on the face.

and are used for

Woolen is used for blanketing and covering the face

during the procedure.

After proper evacuation of natural urges,

patient with empty stomach is made ready for

following procedures in the morning.

is the first procedure to be done at

affected region i.e., the so that the

part should be anointed by suitable oil such as

The is done over the

and should be done

along the facial muscular attachment with passive

force along the muscle movement, as the mouth is

dragged to the normal side. This should be done for

15 to 20 minutes. The whole procedure should be

done gently and carefully.

In our classics

mentioned 3 types of But in case

of few used with

occurs

which takes out the

So the

takes place.

is to be done later to

(head) is protected from high

temperature by applying which is

mixed with either This mixture

is applied over and it is

bandaged. is done by covering both

the eyes by using Lotus petals.

- 100 grams

Water- 1.5 litre

Milk- 500 ml

100 grams of added to 1.5 liters of water

and cooked on low fire till it is to 500 ml. The

is added with 500 ml of and used for

Ksheera Dhuma

Amalaki Churna Tala Dharana

Pichu (Plotha)

Vatahara Taila

(Ksheerabala) Nimbuka

swarasa Madhu Jihwa Pratisarana.

Abhyanga

Mukha Pradesha,

Ksheerabala Taila. Abhyanga

Shiras, Karna, Lalata, Chibuka, Nasa, Gala, Bhru

Greeva Pradesha. Abhyanga

Sushruta and Vagbhata

Jihwa pratisarana.

Ardita vaidyas Nimbuka Swarasa

Madhu for Jihwa Pratisarana. Lala Praseka

by Jihwa Pratisarana, Utkleshita

Kapha. Jihwa Supti and Galashrita Dosha

Nirharana

Taladharana Jihwa

Pratisarana. Mastishka

Amalaka Churna

Sheeta Taila or Jala.

Brahma Randhra (Vertex)

Netra Rakshana

Karpasa Pichu/

Balamula Kwath Churna

Balamoola

Kashaya

Ksheera Ksheera

�

�

�

Dhuma

Blalamula

Samyak Swedana Sweda

Pradurbhava

Blalamula Kwatha Kseera

Nadiyantra

Ksheera Dhuma, Netra Bandhana

Sweda Pravritti Lalata Mukha

Samyak Sweda Lakshana

Taladharana

Ksheera Dhuma Snigdha Sweda.

Abhyanga Snigdha Sweda i

Ksheera Dhuma Stabdhata Ushna Guna,

Rukshata Snigdha Guna, Sthanika Srotovikasana

Ushna Guna Mrudutva Balya

Bhaspa Ksheera

Balamoola Kwatha. Akshi

Nimeshadhi Prakrita Chesta.

Sida cordifolia

: Laghu, Snigdha, Picchila, Madhura

Rasa, Madhura Vipaka Sheeta Veerya

Tridoshashamaka, Vatashamaka

Snigdha Madhura, Pittashamaka

Sheetaveerya

Vedhanasthapana, Shothahara, Balya,

Vatahara Brumhana

Ardhanagavata, Ardita, Gridharasi

.

Equal quantity of Milk is added is

taken in a wide mouthed vessel. The vessel content is

kept for boiling. As the vapors are coming out the

patient is advised to take the medicated vapors by

covering the woolen blanket over his head

completely. The patient is instructed to inhale the

vapors through mouth, so that the tongue is exposed

to the vapors. This procedure is continued for 15-20

min or till like

over forehead and face takes place.

Second method is also followed commonly

in practice. In this the and

is taken in (cooker) and it is heated until

vapors come out of the connected tube. Prior to the

application of

(Bandaging the eyes) is done to prevent

complication. The Face and tongue are exposed to

the vapor which is coming out of tube for stipulated

time or until over and .

After are appeared

the blanket is removed and the contents of the vessel

are discarded. The perspired sweat over the patients

face is wiped off. The eye coverings and

are removed and patient is advised not

to expose to cold wind. The above procedure can be

carried out daily or on alternate days till the desired

effect is witnessed.

is a type of

followed by n the form of

relieves by

by

by and and properties

produced by of mixture of and

This results in

Malvaceae)

and

because of

because of

and

:

Pradhana Karma:

Paschat Karma:

Procedural Effect:

Bala:

Qualities

Doshaghnata:

Karma-

(

Indication

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Pakshaghata, Manyastambha, Avabahuka,

Shirashoola Vatavikara

: Madhura Rasa, Madhura Vipaka, Sheeta

Veerya

: Snigdha, Balya, Brumhana, Ayuvardhaka,

Rasayana Vajeekara

Vatapit ta, Raktavikarahara,

Sarvarogahara [7].

Tikta, Kashaya, Madhurarasa, Vipaka:

Madhura, Veerya: Ushna

Vatakaphahara.

Brumhana, Medhya, Vrushya, Chakshushya,

Shrotra, Shirashoola nashanam.

Sarvarogahara [7].

Ksheera Dhuma Swedana

Swedana

Ksheera Dhuma.

sneha sweda Jihwa Pratisarana

Ksheera Dhuma

-

.

Ksheera Dhuma Ksheera

Balamoola, Snigdha Guru Guna,

Vata. Balamoola

Vata Shamaka Kwatha

Swedana, Ksheera Snigdha Guna

Rooksha Guna Vata. Bhaspa Balamoola Kwatha

Ksheera

Pathya Sukhoshna Jalasnana

Apathya

20-30 min, or Swedapradurbava

Hanugraha, Manyagraha, Avabahuka,

Viswachi, Ardita, Jihwastambha, Pakshaghata

Krichronmeelanam [8,9,10].

and [3,4,5,6].

and

The same moist heat is indicated in

Bell's palsy by modern medicine. This effect is

ensured by procedure.

done properly has the quality of exciting nerve center

powerfully. It also increases the tactile sensibility.

Primarily dilatation of capillary vessels is seen due to

vasomotor nerve influence. also has the

quality of exciting and improving the energy of

striated voluntary muscles. The same effect is also

observed by doing Along with

here added effect of

also obtained. makes the

vasodilatation that occurs with due to vaso

constriction in paralysis

In drugs include

and both have and

these are opposite to that of has best

properties and by using for

helps to relieve

of of

and probably absorb from buccal mucosa and

nourishes, stimulate the local sensory nerve endings

which include taste buds.

: Bed rest- Next 1hour,

: Avoid sunlight, Breeze, Sexual intercourse,

Excess talking.

Time: until

Duration: 7-14-21 days according to need.

Indication:

and

Ksheera:

Qualities

Karma

Rogaghnata:

Tila taila:

Rasa:

Doshaghnata:

Karma:

Rogaghnata:

Ardita:

Drug Effect:

Cow Milk

In case of

Discussion:

Conclusion:

References

In , procedure

are optional for better

efficacy. If followed may get better and faster results.

To justify its action all steps viz.

,

GMP , and are

necessary.

is a type of Keraliya

widely practiced in like

etc. This is a pacifies

and results effect. The mode of action is

based mainly on the Medicine taken for the treatment

along with procedural effect. The and

are best in all and acts as

by pacifying . Research works

are invited on with reference to

.

KsheeraDhuma Jihwa

Nirlekhana, Taladharana

Sthanik Mukha

Abhyanga, Jihwa Nirlekhana, Amalaki taladharana

Balamoola Kwatha Pathya apthya

Ksheera Dhuma Nadi

Sweda Vata Vyadhi Ardita,

Hanugraha Snigdha Sweda Vata

Brumhana

Balamoola

Ksheera Vatavyadhi Ksheera

Brumhana Vatadosha

Ksheera Dhuma

Ardita and vatavyadhi

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