Classification Of Snehana

Snehana can be classified into two; abhyantara snehana/ snehapana and bahya snehana.

• Abhyantara snehana (internal oleation)

  Abhyantara snehana can be also known as Snehapana. Snehapana can be again classified into Achapana snehapana and Vicharana snehapana. .

• Vicharana Snehapana

  Vicharana snehapana is the administration of fat substances through food or herbal medicines. Vicharana is very effective in pacifying aggravated Vata dosha.

• Achapana Snehapana

  Achapana includes the administration of ghee, oil, or animal fat in large quantities depending on the digestive capacity of the patient. Achapana therapy is carried out to soften body tissues before undergoing Shodhana therapy. .

• Bahya Snehana (external oleation)

  Bahya Snehana is the process of body massage with medicated ghrita or with herbal oils. Bahya snehana is used as a preparatory procedure before starting five cleansing procedures.

Abhyantara snehana and bahya snehana are two classifications of Snehana therapy.