Impact Analysis of Medicinal Plants used in Yagya Therapy to have Congenial Environmental and Diseases: A Scoping Review
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Yagya therapy, Medicinal herbs, Environment, Diseases, Agnihotra, Homa Therapy, farming,, Herbal Smoke, Herbal Medicinal Smoke, Ayurveda, Dhoopana/Dhoom nasyaAbstract
Background: Throughout history, medicinal plants have been used by humans to maintain their mental health and wellness and for disease prevention. Due to the unique medicinal features of plants, different plant components, such as root, stem, and bark, have been used in both external and internal therapies, either as a paste applied directly to the skin or eaten orally, to ward off ailments as an alternative and supplementary system of medicine. Furthermore, it can also be used to produce smoke (or boil) that can be inhaled to treat everything from anxiety, stress and depression. By default, the immediate surroundings also get purified. Aim: This study is an endeavor to analyses the effects of Dhoom that emanates from medicinal plants used in Yagya on the environment and holistic health of people in more depth. Methodology: We have adopted a methodology of the use of multi-ingredient herbal plant smoke for treatments. Results: This paper stresses potential medicinal plants that are used in Yagya therapy and also preserve the environment. Herbal inhalation therapies come in a variety of forms and are called by various names around the world. In this study, we’re investigating the impacts of Dhoom, which is created by Yagya. Although Yagya therapy is entirely scientific and includes other features such as mantra therapy, smoke therapies can be performed without the other aspects of Yagya therapy. The use of mono- and multi-ingredient herbal and non-herbal treatments as smoke in 50 nations across five continents is also examined. Conclusion: This review stresses the medicinal potential of the herbs utilized in Yagya.
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