IJAR - Indian Journal of Applied Research

Dr. Sumitha L; Dr B.S.Prasad

Volume : IV, Issue : XII, December - 2014

Study of Krimighna Effect of "Dhup" An Ayurvedic Dhoopana Product As A Rakshoghna Dhoopana By Sensitivity Method

Dr. Sumitha L , Dr B. S. Prasad

Abstract :

Air around us can get contaminated by millions of micro–organisms. Thus it carries a lot of significance to disinfect the area where we reside. The purpose of traditional fumigation techniques may be to reduce the microbial load to non pathogenic level. Which in turn result anticipation of many infectious diseases. In the present study an attempt is made to estimate sensitivity of Dhoopana of an indigenous fumigation formulation ‘DHUP’ Taking all these into consideration, in present study an attempt is made to estimate bacterial sensitivity of Dhoopana, an indigenous fumigation formulation ‘DHUP’ DHUP is prepared by making coarse powder of various herbal drugs. From Hi media laboratory artificial media of Staphylococcus aureus, salmonella abony and E–Coli were procured. 9 plates (3 each) containing bacteria was exposed for 5 minutes of Dhup dhoopana. Growths were observed for sensitivity after 24 hrs of incubation. For comparison paper Dhoopana was used as placebo. Result is found significant as Dhup Dhoopana showed remarkable antibacterial property against staphylococcus aureus, salmonella abony and E–coli by displaying maximum zone of clearance of 3mm, 2.6mm, and 2mm diameter respectively