INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, PROCEDURAL PROTOCOL AND CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SNEHANA KARMA

Dr. Rushikesh Tejrao Dahake* and Dr. Ashish Bade

ABSTRACT

Snehana Karma is an essential preoperative procedure performed before the primary purification treatment, or Shodhana Karma. Generally, oleation is administered gradually over three to seven days, or until the appropriate oleation symptoms are seen. The vitiated Doshas are mobilized from peripheral tissues to the Koshta by this therapy, which makes it easier for them to be expelled. It prepares the Doshas for removal by inducing Utklesha. Snehana is regarded as the most important of all the preparatory steps, and Acharya Charaka has written a great deal about its significance and approach. It can be done for three days on Mridu Koshtha and for seven days on Krura Koshtha. If the recommended period is exceeded, Atiyoga may lead to problems like diarrhea and diminished digestive fire. The Taila used in therapy considered best oleation ingredient and it generally offers Vatahara quality. Snehana is recommended for the people receiving treatments for Swedana and Shodhana. It can also be indicated for individuals with eye disorders as well as those with Vata disorders.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Snehana, Swedana, Shodhana, Taila.