Shenaz Treasury is shown trying “Ayurvedic smoking,” a traditional procedure called Dhumapana, in Kerala. The practice involves inhaling smoke produced from selected medicinal plants as part of an Ayurvedic treatment, which she says was prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
Across the reports, outlets describe Dhumapana as different from cigarette smoking because it does not use tobacco or nicotine and is instead administered in a controlled, treatment-based way. Sources also note that Dhumapana is traditionally linked to therapies for the head, nose, and throat, with herbs chosen according to the condition.
While both accounts explain the concept and purported therapeutic aim, they differ in emphasis on evidence and safety. One outlet highlights that clinical research supporting the effectiveness of inhaling medicinal smoke is inconsistent, and that burning plant material could still release compounds that may be harmful. Both advise that people should not assume it is risk-free and should consult medical professionals before attempting similar practices.
