Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
There are particular guidelines and rules in relation to regimens and actions that one ought to strictly adhere to whereas present process snehana remedy or when snehapana is being taken as a preparatory remedy earlier than administration of shodhana remedy (vamana and virechana).
On this article we will contact upon these regimens and actions that are beneficial and people actions contraindicated for individuals present process snehana – oleation remedy.
The talked about guidelines and rules are relevant in all three phases / phases of snehana i.e. –
– earlier than beginning snehana – a day earlier than or couple of days earlier than beginning the snehana
– in the course of the section of snehana – on all the times of consuming Sneha
– after snehana – even after finishing the course of snehana, as part of paschat karma i.e. comply with up or post-treatment / snehana process
Notice – although snehana is itself a purvakarma – preparatory process for panchakarma procedures like vamana and virechana, whereas consuming Sneha – snehana itself turns into a pradhana karma i.e. essential process. Due to this fact, snehana process too could have sure dos and don’ts in relation to meals and actions which should be strictly adhered to earlier than (purvakarma) and after (paschat karma) snehapana.
Ref – Ashtanga Hridaya SutraSthana – Chapter 16, verses 26-29
Dos and Don’ts for these present process Snehana remedy
उष्णोदकोपचारी स्याद्ब्रह्मचारी क्षपाशयः।
न वेगरोधी व्यायामक्रोधशोकहिमातपान्॥२६॥
प्रवातयानाध्वभाष्यात्यासनसंस्थितीः।
नीचात्युञ्चोपधानाहःस्वप्नधूमरजांसि च॥२७॥
यान्यहानि पिबेत्तानि तावन्त्यन्यान्यपि त्यजेत्।
सर्वकर्मस्वयं प्रायो व्याधिक्षीणेषु च क्रमः॥२८॥
उपचारस्तु शमने कार्यः स्नेहे विरिक्तवत्।
a. Indicated routine and actions
Ushna Udaka Upachari – the individual ought to use solely sizzling water or heat water for consuming and different functions like bathing, washing palms and so on. Scorching water helps in correct digestion and absorption of Sneha. It’s the finest anupana – car for Sneha, by default, if anything will not be talked about. Chilly water then again would trigger stambhana – stops or checks the pure actions within the intestine and will trigger problems.
Syad Brahmachari – one ought to keep celibacy and abstain from sexual actions whereas consuming snehana. Sneha acts on the tissue ranges. The doshas therein might be excited by the motion of Sneha. In that situation when there’s lack of shukra dhatu there might be strain on the chain of tissues since formation of 1 dhatu depends on the opposite dhatu in line with Ayurveda. It will create unfavorable dynamics contained in the tissues and the aim of snehana might be nullified. Sure problems too is likely to be triggered.
Kshapashaya – one ought to keep inside their very own locations i.e. house or ward and never roam exterior. They need to additionally stay awake throughout day time and shouldn’t hold awake throughout night time time. These restrictions are crucial for the Sneha to behave higher. Staying inside the house or ward will give obligatory relaxation and keep away from publicity to wind or excessive warmth. Day sleep will worsen kapha. After snehana one would really feel drowsy and heavy however ought to nonetheless stay awake and hold oneself alert. Retaining awake throughout night time will worsen vata and create vata issues.
b. Indicated routine and actions
Na Vegarodhi – one shouldn’t suppress pure urges. It will worsen vata and trigger udavarta i.e. upward motion of vata, which is able to trigger lots of problems and likewise hamper the motion of Sneha.
Tyajet Vyayama Krodha Soka Hima Atapan – one ought to keep away from indulgence in –
– extreme train, grief and chilly – since they’ll worsen vata
– anger and daylight – since they’ll worsen pitta
Aggravation of vata and pitta within the intestine or system will not be fascinating for the motion of Sneha. One additionally wants a relaxed thoughts and freedom from stress in order to allow correct motion of the remedy. Management over anger and grief will assist in that route.
Tyajet Pravata Yana Adhva Bhasya Atyasana samsthitih – one ought to steer clear of –
– publicity to heavy breeze,
– touring in autos,
– strolling lengthy distances,
– talking an excessive amount of,
– being seated for extended time or
– retaining in uncomfortable positions for very long time
Whereas being seated for extended time will increase kapha, the opposite actions would enhance vata, each of which might meddle with motion of Sneha.
Tyajet Nicha Ati Uncha Upadhana – one shouldn’t use pillows very low or very excessive beneath the pinnacle whereas sleeping. It will trigger imbalances in vata.
Tyajet Swapna – one ought to keep away from extreme day sleep, which is able to enhance kapha. Elevated kapha would are available the best way of digestion and absorption of Sneha, since each are of comparable qualities.
Tyajet Dhuma Rajamsi – one ought to keep away from publicity or contact with smoke and dirt. They’ll worsen kapha and vata within the respiratory passages and trigger circumstances like kasa – cough and shwasa – respiratory issues. Snehana may need to be stopped in circumstances of energetic signs. Cough and so on. may also throw up the consumed Sneha.
Additional on,
Acharya Vagbhata says that the above mentioned dos and don’ts shouldn’t solely be adopted strictly on the times of consuming Sneha, however must also proceed for a similar variety of days after ending the Sneha remedy additionally. Instance, if snehana is given for five days, the restrictions and indications shall be adopted for the subsequent 5 days after stoppage of snehana i.e. from day 6 to day 10.
He additional says that the identical regimens ought to usually be adopted for all shodhana therapies together with vamana, virechana, vasti and so on. and likewise for individuals who are debilitated by the illnesses.
In case of Shamana Sneha – oleation remedy given for palliative function, the regimens indicated for the individuals who’ve undergone virechana – purgation remedy – ought to be administered.
