Ayurvedic Smoking or Dhumapana: Ancient Medicinal Practice Explored by Shenaz Treasury
Ayurvedic smoking, known as Dhumapana or Dhoompan, is an ancient therapeutic practice involving the controlled inhalation of smoke from selected medicinal herbs. Unlike tobacco smoking, it excludes nicotine and is used in Ayurveda to address conditions related to the head, nose, and throat. Actress Shenaz Treasury recently shared her experience with this practice during an Ayurvedic retreat, highlighting its potential benefits such as respiratory wellness and relaxation, while emphasizing it differs from recreational smoking.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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ndtv broke this story on 31 Aug, 09:15 am. Other outlets followed.
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