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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.
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Gandhanasha, Viddhakarma, Anosmia, ghranendriya.
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"Effect of Viddha karma in the management of Gandhanasha (Anosmia)", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.133 - 136, March-2024, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2403021.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2403021
Registration ID:210292
Published In: Volume 9 Issue 3, March-2024
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Page No: 133 - 136
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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