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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 ===
Diet should be regulated taking into account the Desha, Kala (season) and habit. Diet should be planned to include all six Rasa (taste) i.e. sweet, saltish, sour, bitter, acrid and astringent. Diet should be balanced and the quantity should be according to one’s digestive capacity.<ref name=":2" />
Diet should be regulated taking into account the Desha, Kala (season) and habit. Diet should be planned to include all six Rasa (taste) i.e. sweet, saltish, sour, bitter, acrid and astringent. Diet should be balanced and the quantity should be according to one’s digestive capacity.<ref name=":2" />
=== Other components of Dinacharya and their significance ===
Apart from these there are many other things one adopts as a part of one's daily regime. Those things could be as minor as wearing clothes, footwear, cleaning feet and body parts etc. Despite being a daily activity we never give sufficient attention to these minor componenets of our daily routine when they have ability to impact our health due to their repetitive occurrence in our life. Ancient ayurveda scholars were exceptionally wise to study the health impact of all these activities and describe their significance in one's life. Following are the few such components of one's daily regime and their health impact described by Acharya Charaka.
==== अम्बरधारणम्॥Clothing ====
काम्यं यशस्यमायुष्यमलक्ष्मीघ्नं प्रहर्षणम्|
श्रीमत् पारिषदं शस्तं निर्मलाम्बरधारणम्||९५||
==== गन्धमाल्यनिषेवणम्॥Wearing fragrances ====
वृष्यं सौगन्ध्यमायुष्यं काम्यं पुष्टिबलप्रदम्|
सौमनस्यमलक्ष्मीघ्नं गन्धमाल्यनिषेवणम्||९६||
==== रत्नाभरणधारणम्॥Wearing jewellery or accessories ====
धन्यं मङ्गल्यमायुष्यं श्रीमद्व्यसनसूदनम्|
हर्षणं काम्यमोजस्यं रत्नाभरणधारणम्||९७||
==== शौचाधानम्॥Cleaning of feet and other body parts / Hygiene ====
मेध्यं पवित्रमायुष्यमलक्ष्मीकलिनाशनम्|
पादयोर्मलमार्गाणां शौचाधानमभीक्ष्णशः||९८||
==== सम्प्रसाधनम्॥Grooming / Cutting nails and hair ====
पौष्टिकं वृष्यमायुष्यं शुचि रूपविराजनम्|
केशश्मश्रुनखादीनां कल्पनं सम्प्रसाधनम्||९९||
==== पादत्रधारणम्॥Use of Footwear ====
चक्षुष्यं स्पर्शनहितं पादयोर्व्यसनापहम्|
बल्यं पराक्रमसुखं वृष्यं पादत्रधारणम्||१००||
ईतेः <sup>[१]</sup> प्रशमनं बल्यं गुप्त्यावरणशङ्करम्|
==== छत्रधारणम् तथा दण्डधारणम्॥Use of umbrella and tools for self defense ====
घर्मानिलरजोम्बुघ्नं छत्रधारणमुच्यते||१०१||
स्खलतः सम्प्रतिष्ठानं शत्रूणां च निषूदनम्|
अवष्टम्भनमायुष्यं भयघ्नं दण्डधारणम्||१०२||
=== निद्रा॥ Sleep ===
=== निद्रा॥ Sleep ===