This is about the snehana karma which is performed in the panchakarma in this slidde it has a description about the types of the snehana , it's indications and containdication, which is the best season for which type of sneha, in how much quantity we have to take etc has described in this slide......

1. MAHATMA GANDHI AYURVEDA COLLEGE
SALOD
DRAVYA GUNA
TOPIC – SNEHANA KARMA
PRESENTED BY
APURVA

4. 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.

5. Four types of Sneha
 Oil
 Ghruta
 Vassa
 Majja

6. Properties of Sneha
 Snigha (Unctuous )
 Guru (Heavy )
 Sheeta (Cold)
 Mrudu (Soft)
 Drava (Liquid)
 Pichhil (Slimy)
 Sara (moving)
 Manda (Sluggish)
 Sookshma (Subtle)

7. Best Anupana for sneha
 Hot water : For Ghrita
 Yusha : For Oil
 Manda : For vasaa & Majja

8. CLASSIFICATION OF SNEHA
 According to origin
Sthaavar (vegetable origin )
 Tila
 Eranda
 Vibhitaka
 Bilva
 Karanja

9. Jangama (Animal origin )
 Fish
 Birds
 Curds
 Milk
 Ghee
 Meat
 Fat
 Bone marrow

10. Classification of sneha according to its usage
 External (Baahya )
 Internal (abhyantara)

11. 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

12. Sign & symptoms of complications of sneha
Drowsiness
Nausea
Acute constipation
Fever
Stiffness
Unconsciousness
Skin disease
Paleness
Edema
Heamorrhoids
Anorexia
Thirst
Abdominal disease

13. 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)

14. External use of unctuous substances
 External uses :
 Abhyanga
 Lepa
 Udvartan
 Mardan-unmardan
 gandoosha

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

16. 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

17. 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

19. 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.

20. 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 discolouration
 Acne vulgaris

21. 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.

22. 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

24. 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.

25. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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.

32. OILS USED FOR SNEHANA KARMA
 COCONUT OIL
Rasa – Madhura
Virya – Madhura
Vipak – Sheeta
Dosha – Kaphavardhak, Vataghna, Pittaghna
Prabhav - Keshya

34. Erand Taila
Rasa – Madhura , Tikta , Katu
Vipak – Katu
Veerya – Ushna
Guna – Snigdha, Tikshna , Guru , Sukshma
This oil can be used as internally or externally

35. 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.

36. 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.

38. 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.

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

41. Bilva Tail
Rasa – Katu , Tikta , Kashaya
Rasa – madhur (when the fruit is ripe)
Virya – Ushna
Vipak – Katu
Guna – Laghu, Snigdha , Tikshna
Guna – Ruksha , Guru (when the fruit is ripe)
Doshaghanata – V K P

42. Indication of Bilva Tail
 It is used in the treatment of ear pain, hearing loss /
difficulties and tinnitus.
Contraindication of Bilva Tail
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is
known about the use of bilva during
pregnancy and breast-feeding.

44. BHALLATAK TAIL
 Rasa (taste) – Katu , Tikta , Kashaya
Vipaka – Madhura
Veerya – Ushna
Guna (qualities) – Laghu, Teekshna, Snigdha
Therapeutic uses of Bhallatak
1. 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.

46. KARANJA TAIL
Rasa – Tikta, Katu
Veerya – Ushna
Vipak – Katu
Guna – Laghu & Tikshna
 Karanja 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.

47. 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.

48. 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..

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

50. 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)

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