A Single Case Study on the Impact of Ayurvedic Management on Tobacco (Nicotine) Addiction

Introduction: Almost 1 billion Indians are impacted by tobacco-related diseases every year. Gutka, a widely used smokeless tobacco, is linked to oral cancers, mucosal damage, and systemic health issues. This case study explores Ayurvedic management’s effectiveness in alleviating withdrawal symptoms...

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Published in:	Journal of Ayurveda
Main Authors:	Debaleena Acharjee, Deepak Thorat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Subjects:	ayurveda deepana-pachana gutka medhya rasayana nicotine dependence traditional medicine
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/joa.joa_206_23

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