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International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy


ISSN Online:2229-3566

ISSN Print: 2277-4343

Article: CHARAKOKTA SNEHOPAGA MAHAKASHAYA AND ITS UTILITY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.130362

Pages: 71-75

Author: Swathi Bhat *, Ananta S Desai

Abstract: Panchakarma therapy detoxifies cells and body tissues, is beneficial in health and diseases and is a part of daily and seasonal regimens. Before subjecting a patient to Panchakarma, Snehana and Swedana are essential. Snehana and Swedana are also curative methods in certain diseases and prolong vitality and life. The human being is considered the essence of Sneha. It is also believed that the Prana or life is dependent on this Sneha Tattva in our body. Snehana, or Oleation Therapy, is an essential treatment procedure that prepares the body to receive specialised Panchakarma treatment. The fourth chapter of Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana (Shadvirechanashatashritiya Adhyaya) details fifty Mahakashaya used in various diseases for external or external or internal use according to the need. Snehopaga is a group of drugs that help promote unctuousness or aid the oleation therapy. This work is intended to throw limelight on the Ayurvedic and pharmacological properties of Snehopaga Mahakashaya and its possible clinical use in different modes of administration.




Keyword: Snehopaga. Mahakashaya, Dashemani, Snehana, Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory