EFFICACY OF BHUTSHUDDHIKRIYA (BREATHING TECHNIQUE) ON PULMONARY FUNCTION IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEER-A CASE REPORT
Authors: Patil D , TOSHIKHANE S* AND KHADE A

ABSTRACT
This paper investigates the impact of Bhutshuddhikriya, an ancient breathing technique, on pulmonary function in a healthy volunteer. The study was conducted at Khemdas Ayurved Hospital, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, under the supervision of Dr. Dinesh Pulmonary function was assessed using forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV), FVC/FEV ratio, and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) over a 30- day period. Notable improvements in pulmonary metrics were observed, demonstrating the potential efficacy of Bhutshuddhikriya for respiratory health enhancement. Keywords: Bhutshuddhikriya, Forced expiratory volume, Forced vital capacity, peak expiratory flow rate, Pulmonary function
Publication date: 01/02/2026
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.2.9799