Snehana Therapy in Ayurveda : A Descriptive and Analytical Review on Internal Oleation

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Historical review. 3. Abhyantara Snehana. 4. Classification of Sneha. 5. Four best Sneha. 6. Properties of Sneha. 7. Digestion of Sneha in Ayurveda. 8. Lipid metabolism. 9. Purvakarma of Snehana. 10. Pradhanakarma of Snehana. 11. Pascatkarma of Snehana. 12. Mode of action of Snehana Karma. 13. Snehana before Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana. 14. Effect of Snehana on lipid profile. 15. Area of research. Bibliography. Appendixes: i. Sneha used in classics. ii. Oils and their uses. iii. Research proforma.

"The Snehana therapy is the major preparatory procedure (Purvakarma) to be performed before Sodhana. The entire Sodhana procedure depends upon the proper mobilization of Dosas from the Sakha which is achieved with the help of Snehana and Svedana. Out of these two, the Snehana is a major therapy which decided the whole outcome of Shodhana procedure. The author has tried to compile the complete matter regarding Snehana including Shamana Sodhana and Brumhana Sneha."