Abstract

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON SHODHANANGA SNEHAPANA

Dr. Vishwanath S. Wasedar M.D.(Ayu), *Dr. Samiuzzama Davalbhai B.A.M.S. and Dr. Pallavi Jain B.A.M.S.

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Abstract

Shodhanartha Abhyantara Snehana (shodhananga snehapana) for purification, serves as the basis for purificatory treatments. The final result of the Shodhana Karma (purification process) is determined by Snehana (oiling). In order to administer Snehapana (the internal administration of oils) in a controlled and effective manner as well as to prevent Ayoga (inadequate usage) and Ati-Yoga (excessive use) of Snehana (oleation therapy), proper guidelines are therefore required. Consideration of Agni and Koshtha must be done for deciding the dose and duration of Snehapana. A review of studies conducted so far shows that oral lipid ingestion (Snehapana) does not raise lipid levels, rather, it helps bring the elevated levels of lipids back to normal. Even if lipid levels do increase during oral lipid ingestion (Snehapana), this increase is only momentary and returns to normal after purification (Samyak Shodhana). Superior and safer purification effect (shodhana) is accomplished by performing emesis or purgation after proper snehana (oleation).

Keywords: Shodhananga snehapana, Sneha sidha lakshana, Agni, Koshtha, Abhyantara snehapana, shodhana.