AYURVEDA REVIEW ON SNEHANA KARMA W.S.R. TO BAHYA SNEHANA
Abstract
The Snehana means internal oleation which is performed before Sodhana therapy. The Snehana recommended before Panchkarama but also advises for general health benefits in routine daily life. The success of purification depends upon the proper mobilization of Doshas from the periphery and this is achieved with the help of Snehana and Swedana therapy. The Snehana therapy helps to loosens morbid Doshas and liquefies toxins thus they get eliminated easily from the body after Sodhana therapy. Snehana (oleation) prepares the body to receive main Sodhana treatment (Panchakarma). Snehana mainly performed by using medicated oils and ghee along with herbs. Snehana helps to loosens Amam thereby facilitates their expulsion during Sodhana treatment. Snehana are two types internal and external Snehana, both types of oleation play important role towards the success of Sodhana Karma. External oleation (Bahya Snehana) involves body massage using medicated oil especially on the affected areas of the body. This therapy channelizes and collects toxins within the body and directs them towards the exit point for elimination purpose.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Panchkarama, Sodhana, Snehana, Bahya Snehana, Oleation.
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