THE OTHER SIDE OF SNEHANA – A DOUBLE EDGED KNIFE

Abstract

Snehakarma, an internal oleation therapy is one of the essential preparatory stages of Sodhana process. The aim of the Abhyantara snehapana before Sodhana is to increase the vitiated doshas , mobilize them from sakha to koshta enabling them to get eliminated through the nearest route. So the entire outcome of the Sodhana depends upon how well a physician executes Snehana procedure. Snehana with such potentiality also has the other side when it is not handled with care and professionalism. It has its own hazardous effects and capable of putting the patient’s life in jeopardy. When Snehana is not carried out properly it causes some complications of which some are life threatening. So, here an attempt is made with a review to throw light on the other side of Sneha karma which apart from having the expected favourable results may also present with unanticipated outcomes.