Effect of Viddha karma in the management of Gandhanasha (Anosmia)
Sanika Abhay Virkar
, Pallavi Jagtap , Mayur Shiralkar , Madhav Madhukar
Gandhanasha, Viddhakarma, Anosmia, ghranendriya.
In Ayurveda, Indriyas (sense organs) attain dnyana with the help of Atma&mana. Indriyas are composed of Panchamahabhuta. Ghranendriya is composed of PrithvimahabhutapercievesGandhadnyana.(smell)According to contemporary science, there are about 20 million olfactory receptor cells present in human body. olfactory receptor is a bipolar neuron which is supported by Sustentacular cells.Nasa is the adhisthana of ghranendriya. Phanamarma is situated in nasa which is responsible for Gandhadnyana. Injury to this Phanamarma leads to gandhaaghan or gandhanasha.Anosmia is inability to perceive odor or a lack of funding olfaction- the loss of Sense of smell.In ayurveda, acharyaSushruta has mentioned viddha karma as treatment modality for Gandhanasha. viddha points are based on cell morphology as described in Vaisheshikdarshan; accordingly viddha is performed at Nasagre & Upanasikapradeshi to treat gandhanasha.
"Effect of Viddha karma in the management of Gandhanasha (Anosmia)", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.133 - 136, March-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2403021.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 3,
March-2024
Pages : 133 - 136
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_210292
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2403021
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Research Area: Health Science
Country: pune- 411018, Maharashtra, India
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