MAHATMA GANDHI AYURVEDA COLLEGE SALOD

DRAVYA GUNATOPIC – SNEHANA KARMA

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APURVA

Definition of Snehana

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

Four types of Sneha

Oil

Ghruta

Vassa

Majja

Properties of Sneha

Snigha (Unctuous )Guru (Heavy )Sheeta (Cold)Mrudu (Soft)Drava (Liquid)Pichhil (Slimy)Sara (moving)Manda (Sluggish)Sookshma (Subtle)

Best Anupana for sneha

Hot water : For GhritaYusha : For Oil Manda : For vasaa & Majja

CLASSIFICATION OF SNEHA

According to origin Sthaavar (vegetable origin ) Tila

Eranda

Vibhitaka

Bilva

Karanja

Jangama (Animal origin ) FishBirdsCurdsMilkGheeMeatFatBone marrow

Classification of sneha according to its usage

External (Baahya )

Internal (abhyantara)

The sign & symptoms of proper oleation

Good digestive power Unctuous and soft stool Smoothness of the body Lightness of the body Softness in the body Belching of the smell of unctuous Substance Exhaustion

Sign & symptoms of complications of sneha

Drowsiness Nausea Acute constipation Fever Stiffness Unconsciousness Skin disease Paleness Edema Heamorrhoids Anorexia Thirst Abdominal disease

Administration of sneha in the different seasons

Ghee : In Sharad ritu (Autumn season)

Oil : In Varsha ritu (rainy season)

Vasaa & Majja : In Vasant ritu (April- May)

External use of unctuous substances

External uses :Abhyanga Lepa UdvartanMardan-unmardan gandoosha

Definition of Abhyanga

Abhyanga is define as a procedure of anointing of oil on the body of the individual.

Properties of abhayang of the body

It enhance age.It relives weakness of work.It relives the vaata in the body.It enhance eye sight.It strengthens the body.It induces the sleep.It gives good color to the skin.It resists the body against exhaustion and

exertions

Contra indications of Abhayanga

Case of undigested dosaas of the body.Case of Acute fever and indigestion .After the application of emetics and

purgatives.It is contraindicated in cough disorder.It is contraindicated in indigestion.It is contraindicated after the application of

Nirooh Basti

Definition of Lepa

Either Ardra dravyas or Sushka dravyas with water, are ground well and is made into a paste and are used for external application are called Lepas.

Indications of Lepa

Lepa cures pain & causes happiness and is also useful in Shodhana, sophahara, and ropana of vrana.

Premature greying of hair  Blackish pigmentation of the skin  Wrinkles

of facial skin,  Bluish discolourationAcne vulgaris

Definition of Udvartan

Udvartana is a process which helps to decrease kapha and fat makes the body strong & gives excellent, clear and complexion to the skin.

Indications of Udvartan

Reduced cellulite/ subcutaneous fat tissue.Beautiful skin complexion;Cleanses and revitalizes the skin and removes

body odour;Better skin tone - even if you are losing weight

with exercises, other forms of diet etc.The best benefit of Udvartana, even when taken

as a one-off treatment is that, it is one the very few treatments that de-stresses you , but at the same time also have an invigorating effect

The blockages in the blood vessels are removed

Definition of Mardan Unmardan

MARDAN - Application of extra heavy pressure to the body after local application of oil, abhyang, lepa, udvartan etc is called Mardan.

UNMARDAN - Its opposite i.e. lifting of the body part in the opposite direction is called Unmardan.

Indication of Mardan & Unmardan

• This is helpful for people with a tough body and heavy musculature. It helps in muscular tiredness, neural pain and bringing lightness to body.

Definition of Gandusha

Gandusha Mouth is filled with medicated decoctions at its maximum capacity. There is no space for rinsing of mouth. The medicated decoction is only held in mouth for some time and then spitted out. Kavala In this type, the quantity of decoction is small.

Indications of Gandusha

Diseases of ear, mouth, throat, eyes etc.Increased saliva secretion Nausea Tastelessness

Facial paralysis Neck rigidity Drowsiness Head ache disorder.

Benefits of Gandusha and Kavala Improved voice quality and complexion Increases muscle power of cheeks.

Increases taste sensation Prevents diseases of mouth, lips and dental diseases (Complete oral health).

Lightness of body Freshness in body and mind

Indications for Snehana Karma

Persons who Above to undergo Sudation therapy or eliminatory procedure (Shodana therapy).

Those who are having Roughness in the skin. Those who are indulging in physical exercise, wine

& women.Those who suffer from mental strain.Those who are in old age.Those who are children .Those who are emaciated.

Contra-indication for Snehana Karma

Those persons who are fit to undergo Rookshna therapy.

Those whose body is having excusive aggravation of kapha and fat (meda).

Those digetion power is weak.Those who are suffering from thirst and fainting.The pregnant women .Those whose palate gets dried up.

OILS USED FOR SNEHANA KARMA

COCONUT OIL

Rasa – MadhuraVirya – MadhuraVipak – SheetaDosha – Kaphavardhak, Vataghna, PittaghnaPrabhav - Keshya

Erand Taila

Rasa – Madhura , Tikta , KatuVipak – Katu Veerya – Ushna Guna – Snigdha, Tikshna , Guru , SukshmaThis oil can be used as internally or externally

Iindication of Erand Tail

•  Castor oil applied to the navel and lower abdomen relieves premenstrual pain

• Lactating mothers can apply castor oil in the breasts to enhance milk secretion

• Massaging oil on the head brings relief from headaches and provides a sound night's sleep.

• Castor oil prevents fungal infections of the foot.

Contraindication of Erand Oil

large doses of castor oil as purgative during early months of pregnancy may cause abortion.

Don’t use castor oil if you have a blocked intestine, unexplained stomach pain, or problems with your bile ducts or gall bladder.

The whole seed is unsafe to take by mouth. The outer coating (hull) of the castor seed contains a deadly poison. This outer coating can cause nausea; vomiting; diarrhea;   abdominalpain;  dehydration   cell destruction; severe fluid and chemical disturbances; liver, kidney, and pancreas damage; and death. 

SESAME OIL (TIL TAIL)

Uses of Seasame oil – treatment of many diseases and specially for the treatment of cholesterol , hypertension, nervousness

The sesame oil can be used in dry skin conditions. It increases the moistness of skin and help to make it soft and smooth. The oil has excellent wound healing properties. The hair growth increases when scalp is massaged regularly with this oil. It prevents hair loss, formation of dandruff, splitting of hair etc. It is used for massagingpatients who suffer from paralysis, body pain and pain in joints.

Contraindication – Sesame oil has laxative property so it should not be used in case of diarrhea

Bilva Tail

Rasa – Katu , Tikta , KashayaRasa – madhur (when the fruit is ripe)Virya – UshnaVipak – Katu Guna – Laghu, Snigdha , TikshnaGuna – Ruksha , Guru (when the fruit is ripe)Doshaghanata – V K P

Indication of Bilva Tail

It is used in the treatment of ear pain, hearing loss / difficulties and tinnitus.

Contraindication of Bilva TailPregnancy and breast-feeding: Not

enough is known about the use of bilva during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

BHALLATAK TAIL

Rasa (taste) – Katu , Tikta , Kashaya Vipaka – Madhura Veerya – Ushna

Guna (qualities) – Laghu, Teekshna, SnigdhaTherapeutic uses of Bhallatak1. There is no Kapha imbalance disease, no

constipation, which can’t be cured by Bhallatak. It improves intelligence and promotes digestion.

2. All hemorrhoids can be well treated with Bhallataka.

KARANJA TAIL

Rasa – Tikta, KatuVeerya – UshnaVipak – KatuGuna – Laghu & TikshnaKaranja Tail benefits:It is used in the treatment of herpes, boils,

abscesses and eczema.Side effects:This oil should not be used in children and

pregnant women.

TIKTA GHEE (herbalized ghee)

In proper amounts, Ghee increases the strength of the digestive agnis, while decreasing the heat and inflammation due to excess pita. It reduces excess acidity both in the digestive tract and in the tissues, pacifies vata and softens and lubricates the tissues and joints.

VASA  and MAJJA

VASA (Animal Fat) and MAJJA (Bone Marrow) are also used in the internal oleation. However, these oils are heavy and difficult to digest, and they can produce excess kapha and ama if a patient's digestive agni is weak.. 

Their use contraindicated only for specific disorders such as Leukemia and several other types of Cancer, as well as certain degenerative disease conditions likeMyopathy

Generally the sneha will be administrated to an adult in the following dosages :

1. First day : 2 ounce (5 tolas)2. Second day : 3 ounce (7.5 tolas)3. Third day : 4 ounce (10 tolas)4. Fourth day : 6 ounce (15 tolas)5. Fifth day : 8 ounce (20 tolas)6. Sixth day : 10 ounce (25 tolas)7. Seventh day : 12 ounce (30 tolas)

The dosages of Sneha must be adjusted according the digestive capacity of the patient .