Snehana Therapy in Ayurveda: A Descriptive & Analytical Review on Internal Oleation

by Vaidya Vasant C. Patil

The Snehana therapy is the major preparatory procedure (Purvakarma) to be performed before Sodhana. The entire Sodhana procedure depends upon the proper mobilization of Dosas from the Sakha which is achieved with the help of Snehana and Svedana. Out of these two, the Snehana is a major therapy which decided the whole outcome of Shodhana procedure. The author has tried to compile the complete matter regarding Snehana including Shamana Sodhana and Brumhana Sneha.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Historical review
3. Abhyantara Snehana
4. Classification of Sneha
5. Four Best Sneha
6. Properties of Sneha
7. Digestion of Sneha in Ayurveda
8. Lipid metabolism
9. Pürvakarma of Snehana
10. Pradhanakarma of Snehana
11. Pascatkarma of Snehana
12. Mode of action of Snehana karma
13. Snehana before Basti, Nasya & Raktamokshana
14. Effect of Snehana on Lipid Profile
15. Area of research
16. Bibliography
17. Appendices
    • Sneha used in classics
    • Oils & their uses
    • Research Proforma.