European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

LAKSHA HARIDRADI YOGA IN AIR POLLUTION: A REVIEW

Sunitha G.*, Gazala Hussain, Shivani Anil Kumar Chouksey and Arya Subhash

ABSTRACT

One of the greatest problems that the world is facing today is air pollution, increasing with every passing year and causing grave and irreparable damage to the earth. Air pollution has existed for centuries but only started to be significant following the industrial revolution in the 19th century. It exerts harmful effect not only on human health but also destroys the environment which is the ultimately results in the destruction of life on earth. Ayurveda being the science of life has solution for every problem of life whether it is physical, psychological, social or environmental. The main signs and symptoms of Dooshitha Vayu are kasa, prathishyaya, siroruja and tivra nayana aamaya. Laksha Haridradi yoga is a formulation mentioned for the management of dushita vayu that can be used as a dhoopana. The smoke emitted by the burnt drugs of this formulation should be spread all over to purify the toxic air and smoke.

Keywords: Air pollution, Dooshitha vayu, Dhoopana, Laksha haridradi yoga, Kasa, Prathishyaya.