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Panchakarma evam Upakarma · Paper I · Topic 2

Snehana Karma

SubjectPanchakarma evam Upakarma (AyUG-PK) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 2 TermI Weightage12 marks Hours16 LH · 12 NLHT · 28 NLHP Topic ID3/panchakarma/1-2

Exam eligibility

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This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Sneha Dravya
  3. 3Lipids
  4. 4Rookshana
  5. 5Abhyantara Snehana
  6. 6Bahya Snehana

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Sneha and Snehana and describe the classification of
  • Explain the importance of Snehana Karma
  • Describe Guna of Sneha Dravya.
  • Describe the Indications of Ghrita.
  • Describe the Indications of Taila.
  • Demonstrate principles of selection of Sneha in Bahya Snehana according to Dosha, Satmya, Avastha and Vyadhi.
  • Demonstrate principles of selection of Sneha in Abhyantara Snehana according to Dosha, Satmya, Vyadhi and Avastha.
  • Describe classification of Lipids, Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism of Fat
  • omprehend metabolism of fat in the context of Abhyantara Snehana
  • Distinguish Pharmacodynamics of Snehana through Oral, Rectal and Topical methods
  • Describe the importance and method of Deepana, Pachana and Rookshana in Snehana
  • Describe the Guna of Rookshana dravya- Ushnodaka,Dhanyamla, Takra and Samyak Rookshana Lakshana
  • Explain Udwartana, types and its benefits .
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Udwartana
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Udgharshana and Utsadana.
  • Describe Indications and contra indications of Abhyantara Snehana
  • Explain Shodhanartha Snehapana, time of administration, Matra, Kala and Anupana.
  • Explain Shamanartha Snehapana, Kala, Matra and Anupana.
  • omprehend Brumhana Sneha Kala, Matra and Anupana.
  • Explain the Diet and Parihara Vishaya during Snehapana.
  • Distinguish Accha Sneha and Pravicharana Sneha.
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Shodhanartha Snehapana.
  • Demonstrate Shodhanartha Snehapana in Kushta and Vatarakta
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Shamanartha Snehapana.
  • utline Shamanartha Snehapana in Kushta and Vatarakta
  • Identify Sneha Vyapat and discuss the Chikitsa
  • Distinguish Brumhana Snehapana and Sadyasnehana.
  • Describe definition, indications, contra indications and the benefits of Abhyanga.
  • Explain types of Massage and various Massage Techniques.
  • omprehend the concept of Murdha Taila and specific Indications.
  • Interpret Shiropichu and Shirobasti.
  • ompare Abhyanga in Swastha and Atura.
  • Demonstrate different Massaging Techniques
  • Identify the clinical application of Murdhni Taila in Vatavyadhi .
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Shiro Abhyanga
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Shirodhara with Taila
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Shiropichu .
  • Demonstrate the procedure of Shirobasti.
  • Demonstrate Kati Basti , Greeva Basti and Janu Basti.
  • Demonstrate Abhyanga .

Notes

Detailed notes for Snehana Karma are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Maximum duration of Shodhananga Snehapana is
  1. A. 3 days
  2. B. 5 days
  3. C. 7 days
  4. D. 14 days

Answer: C — Snehapana is given for 3 to 7 days, until Samyak snigdha lakshana appear; beyond 7 days the Sneha becomes Satmya.

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Important questions

  • LAQ Describe Abhyantara Snehapana – types, Matra, Vidhi and Samyak, Ayoga and Atiyoga lakshana. (Practice)