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=== दन्तधावनम् तथा जिव्हानिर्लेखनम्॥ Cleaning the teeth and tongue ===
=== दन्तधावनम् तथा जिव्हानिर्लेखनम्॥ Cleaning the teeth and tongue ===
The next step in the daily regimen is named as Dantadhavana and Jivhanirlekhana. Dantadhavana refers to the cleaning of teeth while Jivhanirlekhana suggests cleaning of tongue and mouth. Ancient Ayurveda acharyas have described in detail materials and methods of Dantadhavana. <ref name=":3">Charaka samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sutra 71-75])</ref> Ayurveda advocates use of sticks of various medicinal herbs for cleaning of teeth and tongue. The knowledge and wisdom of Ayurveda scholars was so exceptionally well that they recommended specific herbs for specific Prakrti individuals for cleaning teeth and tongue. Scrapping of tongue has been advised with metallic tools to clean accumulated wastes on tongue.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
The next step in the daily regimen is named as Dantadhavana and Jivhanirlekhana. Dantadhavana refers to the cleaning of teeth while Jivhanirlekhana suggests cleaning of tongue and mouth. Ancient Ayurveda acharyas have described in detail materials and methods of Dantadhavana. <ref name=":3">Charaka samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ecaraka/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sutra 71-75])</ref> Ayurveda advocates use of sticks of various medicinal herbs for cleaning of teeth and tongue. The knowledge and wisdom of Ayurveda scholars was so exceptionally well that they recommended specific herbs for specific Prakrti individuals for cleaning teeth and tongue. Scrapping of tongue has been advised with metallic tools to clean accumulated wastes on tongue.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
=== अञ्जनविधिः॥ Anjana vidhi ===
Anjana vidhi refers to the act of applying collyrium in eyes daily after all the accumulated impurities in body are washed out via excretion and brushing. It is advised that one must use Souviranjana (a type of collyrium ) for daily application. when practiced daily, collyrium provides health and strength to the eyes.
=== Nasyam॥ नस्यम् ===
Also called as Navanam. This is one of the 5 main procedures in Panchakarmas. Nasyam refers to the nasal instillation of medicated oil or any suitable liquid. This particular Panchakarma therapy is believed to cleanse the channels located in head and neck. Thus this procedure is employed in Ayurveda treatments when the individual is suffering from diseases of head and neck. However, one form of it is recommended to be adopted as a part of one's daily routine in the morning regimen so as to keep this vital part of the body devoid of impurities accumulated on daily basis. The choice of the oil or medicated liquid should be decided after complete evaluation of one's Prakrti by a learned vaidya.
=== गण्डूष धारणम्॥ Oil pulling ===
=== गण्डूष धारणम्॥ Oil pulling ===
Although oil pulling is attracting the attention of many healthcare professionals in recent times, one must know that this method is recommended as a part of daily routine by ancient Ayurveda scholars. This procedure is known as Gandusha (गण्डूष) and is advised for maintaining the best functioning of organs above neck and parts of oral cavity like lips, teeth, tongue and throat. It is also believed to be enhancing the quality of voice. The details on the method of oil pulling, ingredients etc are described in various classical Ayurveda treatises. One can learn it from a learned [[Vaidya (वैद्यः)|Vaidya]].
Although oil pulling is attracting the attention of many healthcare professionals in recent times, one must know that this method is recommended as a part of daily routine by ancient Ayurveda scholars. This procedure is known as Gandusha (गण्डूष) and is advised for maintaining the best functioning of organs above neck and parts of oral cavity like lips, teeth, tongue and throat. It is also believed to be enhancing the quality of voice. The details on the method of oil pulling, ingredients etc are described in various classical Ayurveda treatises. One can learn it from a learned [[Vaidya (वैद्यः)|Vaidya]].
=== अञ्जनविधिः॥ Anjana vidhi ===
=== Dhumapanam॥ धूमपानम् ===
Dhumapana literally means smoking. Smoking medicated cigarettes is recommended as a part of daily morning routine after Nasyam and Gandusha. The herbal cigarettes are known as Dhumavartis that are prepared using combinations of various herbs selected on the basis of desired action on doshas and rogas. The detailed procedure of dhumapana including the choice of herbs, length of cigarette, route of smoke inhalation, time and other do's and dont's are found in classical Ayurveda literature.
Dhumapana is believed to be the best procedure to keep check on Kapaha and Vata dosha specifically located in head and neck region. Methodical dhumapana is said to beneficial in alleviating heaviness in head, headache, migraine, pain and various affections of ear, throat, nose, teeth, eyes, neck, voice, hair and intellect. It effectively enhances the strength of Shiras (head and organs situated inside head), hair, Indriyani (sensory and motor organs) and improves the quality of voice. (Charaka Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sutra 27-32)
=== Tambulsevanam॥ ताम्बूलसेवनम् ===
Tambula is the sanskrit term used for the betel leaf. Either a natural mouth freshener like Jatiphalam (Nutmeg) or Lavanagam (clove) or a mixture of these wrapped in a betel leaf should be taken by those who wish to have clear and fresh breath. This regime is described as Tambulasevanam.
However, there are certain contraindications. Individuals suffering from hemorrhagic disorders, certain eye problems, poisoning etc should adopt Nasyam, Gandusham, Dhumapanam and Tambulsevanam only after consulting Vaidya or otherwise it is better to avoid these regimes.
=== अभ्यङ्गः॥ Abhyanga ===
=== अभ्यङ्गः॥ Abhyanga ===