Snehapanam

Snehapanam is a therapeutic measure in Ayurveda, characterized by the oral intake of ghee made from cow’s milk for internal purification before doing the panchakarma therapy. It is recommended to the patients with conditions like gastroenterological illness, arthritis, chronic constipation, psoriasis and others. While giving this treatment, we consider the following aspects,
- Plain ghee is selected for sodhana snehapana
- Analysis of lipid profile pre and post completion of therapy
- No appetite before this pre-purification therapy
- Process is continued till samyakalashana is reached
- First two days dose(matra) may not be counted.

Snehapanam is an oral medication in which sneha (oil) or ghee is given to the patient internally with proportionally increasing doses on regular basis for about 8 to 12 days. To ensure best results, medicated ghee is given to the patient with an empty stomach. Overproduction of gastric juices in the digestive track is neutralized by the intake of medicinal ghee. Snehapanam dose is given on the basis of an individual’s ailments and ability to diagest the medicine.

Indications of Snehapana

• Individuals seeking panchakarma therapies
• General detoxification
• Skin diseases
• Eye disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Gastric problems
• Allengies
• Respiratory problems
• Endocrinal disorders
• Insomnia and stress

Snehapanam benefits

• Boosts the digestive agni and improves the quality of digestion
• Detoxifies the body from within and prevents chronic diseases
• Strengthens the immune system and restores well being
• Reduces the signs of aging like wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity etc, and makes the skin soft
• Reduces stress occurring from the fast-paced lifestyles.
• Promotes longevity.