Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
There are particular guidelines and laws 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 advisable and people actions contraindicated for individuals present process snehana – oleation remedy.
The talked about guidelines and laws are relevant in all three phases / levels 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 part 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
Word – 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. primary process. Due to this fact, snehana process too can have sure dos and don’ts in relation to meals and actions which must 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 scorching water or heat water for consuming and different functions like bathing, washing fingers and so on. Sizzling water helps in correct digestion and absorption of Sneha. It’s the greatest anupana – automobile for Sneha, by default, if anything isn’t talked about. Chilly water however would trigger stambhana – stops or checks the pure actions within the intestine and will trigger problems.
Syad Brahmachari – one ought to preserve celibacy and abstain from sexual actions whereas consuming snehana. Sneha acts on the tissue ranges. The doshas therein will likely be excited by the motion of Sneha. In that situation when there’s lack of shukra dhatu there will likely be strain on the chain of tissues since formation of 1 dhatu relies on the opposite dhatu in accordance with Ayurveda. It will create unfavourable dynamics contained in the tissues and the aim of snehana will likely be nullified. Sure problems too could 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 preserve awake throughout night time time. These restrictions are essential for the Sneha to behave higher. Staying inside the house or ward will give mandatory relaxation and keep away from publicity to wind or excessive warmth. Day sleep will irritate kapha. After snehana one would really feel drowsy and heavy however ought to nonetheless stay awake and preserve oneself alert. Maintaining awake throughout night time will irritate vata and create vata issues.
b. Indicated routine and actions
Na Vegarodhi – one shouldn’t suppress pure urges. It will irritate vata and trigger udavarta i.e. upward motion of vata, which is able to trigger plenty of problems and in addition 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 may irritate vata
– anger and daylight – since they may irritate pitta
Aggravation of vata and pitta within the intestine or system isn’t 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 avoid –
– publicity to heavy breeze,
– touring in automobiles,
– strolling lengthy distances,
– talking an excessive amount of,
– being seated for extended time or
– maintaining in uncomfortable positions for very long time
Whereas being seated for extended time will increase kapha, the opposite actions would improve 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 improve kapha. Elevated kapha would are available the way in which 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 mud. They’ll irritate kapha and vata within the respiratory passages and trigger situations like kasa – cough and shwasa – respiratory issues. Snehana may need to be stopped in situations of energetic signs. Cough and so on. may also throw up the consumed Sneha.
Additional on,
Acharya Vagbhata says that the above stated dos and don’ts shouldn’t solely be adopted strictly on the times of consuming Sneha, however also needs to 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 following 5 days after stoppage of snehana i.e. from day 6 to day 10.
He additional says that the identical regimens ought to typically be adopted for all shodhana therapies together with vamana, virechana, vasti and so on. and in addition for many who are debilitated by the illnesses.
In case of Shamana Sneha – oleation remedy given for palliative goal, the regimens indicated for the individuals who’ve undergone virechana – purgation remedy – must be administered.
