A CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON PHARMACODYNAMICS OF SNEHANA

Authors

  • Jasmeen Kaur Chouhan
  • Dr. Varsha Kumari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v15i06%20(June).2090

Keywords:

Snehana, Pharmacodynamics, Sneha Dravyas, Dosha, Dhatu, Panchakarma

Abstract

Snehana is an essential Ayurvedic therapy, which is practised both as a pre-Panchakarma procedure and as an individual therapy. The pharmacodynamics of Snehana refers to the action of Sneha Dravyas like Ghrita and Taila on the body. In this article, the pharmacodynamic effect of Snehana on Dosha, Dhatu, Srotas, Agni, and Manas, along with its applications in managing diseases and preparing for Panchakarma, is discussed.

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Agnivesha. Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Langhana Brimhana Adhyaya, Adhyaya 22, Shloka 11. In: Acharya YT, editor. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Surbharati Prakashan; 2017. p. 120-125.

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Chouhan JK, Kumari V. Pharmacodynamics of Snehana. Department of Panchkarma, Smt. Urmila Devi Ayurvedic College, Shri Guru Ravidas Ayurveda University, Punjab.

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Published

2026-06-07

Issue

Volume 15 Issue 06 (June 2026)

Section

Review Article

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