Snehana Snehana

This therapy is usually performed as a pre procedure before starting the detox This therapy is usually performed as a pre procedure before starting the detox therapy. therapy.

Snehana is the process of oleation of the body by using medicated oils and Snehana is the process of oleation of the body by using medicated oils and ghee externally and their consumption as well.ghee externally and their consumption as well.

Sneha refers to something that is soft, oily and lubricating like ghee, oil etc. and Sneha refers to something that is soft, oily and lubricating like ghee, oil etc. and the process that is carried out using such sneha is called as snehana.the process that is carried out using such sneha is called as snehana.

When to go for snehan When to go for snehan As a pre procedure before detox therapyAs a pre procedure before detox therapy Vata disordersVata disorders Dryness of skinDryness of skin Excessive thirstExcessive thirst UrticariaUrticaria Joint painJoint pain Generalized weaknessGeneralized weakness Infertility and other suchInfertility and other such WormsWorms Loss of sleepLoss of sleep Mental disturbancesMental disturbances BurnsBurns Anemia Anemia

Types of snehanaTypes of snehana

Bahya Abhyantara Bahya Abhyantara

( external application of oils ( internal consumption of ( external application of oils ( internal consumption of

In the form of massage) medicated oils and ghee)In the form of massage) medicated oils and ghee)

Acchapana VicharanaAcchapana Vicharana

consumption of medicated consuming it mixed with consumption of medicated consuming it mixed with

oil or ghee as it is some foodstuff.oil or ghee as it is some foodstuff.

Procedure Procedure A day before snehana light to digest and liquid food like soups, juice etc. should be A day before snehana light to digest and liquid food like soups, juice etc. should be

taken.taken.

The next day medicated ghee is advised to be taken early morning empty stomach.The next day medicated ghee is advised to be taken early morning empty stomach.

It is usually given mixed with some medicines as per dosha.It is usually given mixed with some medicines as per dosha.

One can have sips of warm water or lemon juice in between while doing this.One can have sips of warm water or lemon juice in between while doing this.

After consumption of the desired amount of medicine one must wait for it’s digestionAfter consumption of the desired amount of medicine one must wait for it’s digestion

After the digestion of medicine one must have rice or green gram soup or clear meat After the digestion of medicine one must have rice or green gram soup or clear meat soup. soup.

Dosha Ghee mixed with

Vata Saindhava

Pitta Plain

Kapha Sunthi , Maricha, Pippali

Duration of therapy as per doshaDuration of therapy as per dosha

Dosha Days of snehan

Vata 7 days

Pitta 5 days

Kapha 3 days

After completion of the therapy patient is assessed for signs of adequate snehana and then swedana therapy (induction of sweating) is started which is then followed by the proposed detox therapy

Bahya snehan (external oleation)

External oleation in the form of massage is given after the completion of the internal oleation course alongwith swedana therapy

Need of snehanaNeed of snehana Snehan helps in loosening the toxins from their sites.Snehan helps in loosening the toxins from their sites.

It provides a good lubrication to the bodyIt provides a good lubrication to the body

It detoxifies the body and improves the functioning of vital organsIt detoxifies the body and improves the functioning of vital organs

It makes the body capable to undertake various detox therapies.It makes the body capable to undertake various detox therapies.

It is indicated for most of the vata disordersIt is indicated for most of the vata disorders

Medicines in snehanMedicines in snehan

Ashwagandha ghrita Ashwagandha ghrita – indicated for internal oleation in all vata disorders like – indicated for internal oleation in all vata disorders like generalized weakness, impotency etc.generalized weakness, impotency etc.

Dadimadi ghritaDadimadi ghrita – useful for oral intake in anemic conditions. – useful for oral intake in anemic conditions.

Panchatikta ghritaPanchatikta ghrita – used routinely as an internal oleation for all disorders. – used routinely as an internal oleation for all disorders.

Bala taila Bala taila – used for external oleation in massage therapy in paralysis, stiffness.– used for external oleation in massage therapy in paralysis, stiffness.

Tila taila Tila taila – useful in pacification of vata and kapha disorders like dryness, itching , – useful in pacification of vata and kapha disorders like dryness, itching , debility etc.debility etc.