SUGANDHITHA CHIKITSA

🔺TREATMENT : SUGANDHITHA CHIKITSA 

📌DEFINITION

Sugandhita Chikitsa is an Ayurvedic aromatherapy-based treatment where fragrant substances (Sugandhi dravyas) are used through inhalation, fumigation, application, or anointment to balance doshas, calm the mind, and promote health.

📌DRUGS USED

🔸Chandana

🔸Agaru

🔸Jatamamsi

🔸Karpura

🔸Kasturi

🔸Padmaka

🔸Usheera

🔸Lavanga

🔸Ela

🔸Haridra

🔸Kumkuma

🔸Tagara

📌PROCEDURE

1. Selection of fragrant dravyas according to dosha predominance and disease condition.

2. Modes of administration:

🔸Dhoopana (fumigation with fragrant herbs)

🔸Anulepana (fragrant paste application)

🔸Gandha Dharana (wearing perfumes or garlands)

🔸Sugandha Udvartana (fragrant powder massage)

🔸Sugandha Snana (bathing with aromatic decoctions/powders)

🔸Sugandha Abhyanga (oil massage with aromatic oils)

3. Duration, frequency, and dravyas selected are based on disease condition.

📌INDICATED DISEASES

🔸Unmada

🔸Apasmara

🔸Manodaurbalya

🔸Avasada

🔸Chittodvega

🔸Atisara (psychosomatic type)

🔸Daha

🔸Shirahshula

🔸Twak rogas

🔸Malinata (bad body odor)

📌MUST BE AVOIDED IN

🔸Ati-pitta conditions (excessive burning sensation) with hot-virya drugs

🔸Allergy or sensitivity to fragrances

🔸Severe respiratory disorders (e.g., bronchial asthma during acute attack)

🔸Migraines aggravated by strong smell

🔸Pregnancy (with strong or toxic aromatics like agaru, karpura in excess)

📌PRECAUTIONS IN TREATMENT

🔸Selection of drug should be based on dosha and disease (e.g., cooling fragrances in pitta disorders, stimulating in kapha).

🔸Avoid prolonged exposure to strong fumes.

🔸Check for hypersensitivity or skin allergy before application.

🔸Pregnant women, children, and elderly should be given mild forms only.

🔸Ensure adequate ventilation during fumigation.