Dhoomapānam (Medicated Inhalation Therapy)

Sanskrit: 

Dhooma means smoke and Pānam means inhalation — inhaling medicated herbal smoke for therapeutic purposes.

Ayurvedic Principle: 

A Śamana (pacifying) and Sodhana (purificatory) procedure primarily used for Urdhvajatrugata Roga (diseases above the clavicle). It helps balance Kapha and Vāta doshas.

Procedure:

Medicinal herbs like Haridra, Vacha, Yashtimadhu, and Trikatu are ignited, and the patient inhales the medicated fumes alternately through nostrils and mouth.

Indications:

• Sinusitis (Peenasa)
• Cough and cold
• Headache and ear disorders
• Excess salivation and oral infections

Benefits:

• Clears nasal passages and sinuses
• Relieves congestion, headache, and heaviness
• Prevents recurrent respiratory infections
• Improves sensory clarity