A Review of Literature on Karnadhoopana for the Treatment of Karnaroga

Dhoopana is an Ancient Ayurvedic therapy used to treat various disorders involving the controlled burning of minerals, herbs, etc to release theraupeutic purpose which aims towards purify and disinfect. The Medicated smoke helps dry up discharge, reduce microbial growth and improve circulation. These Dhoopana formulations were employed for managing conditions like Vrana (Wounds) [1], Yonivyapad (Gynecological disorders) [2] and for purification of spaces such as Sutikagara (Postnatal care rooms) [3], Shastrakarmagruha (Surgical theaters) [4], Kumaragara (Paediatric wards) [5]. Dhoopana is an integral component of Rakshavidhi (Protective protocols) [6]. Based on the principles of Dhoopana Karma, it is employed in the management of numerous diseases in different branches of Ayurveda. In Shalakyatantra, Dhoopana karma is done in the Form of Dhoomapana and Karnadhoopana. Dhoomapana [7] is used primarily in Urdhvajatrugata kapha-Vataja Rogas and Karnadhoopana [8] in Karnagata diseases. Karnadhoopana is especially effective for Karnagata Rogas like Karna srava, Karna shoola, Krimikarna, Karna kandu, Pootikarna, etc.